Berkshire First Five

May 15, 2023

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Federal Grants

Green and Resilient Retrofit Program: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is providing Inflation Reduction Act funds for loans and grants at eligible HUD-assisted multifamily properties to improve energy or water efficiency, enhance indoor air quality, implement zero- or low-emission processes, or address climate resilience.

State Grants

Massachusetts Future Skills is a new investment and one-stop resource to help jobseekers find training and employment and employers upskill their workforce as well as find funding for workforce training.

Training

Grant Writing Secrets Unveiled

Foundant for Nonprofits

Thursday, May 25 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Pre-grant strategies to help get your nonprofit grant ready for the right grants
Easy-to-implement grant writing techniques that will exponentially increase your grant writing confidence and ability to win grants
Post-grant processes to catapult your program to secure funding

Webinar

HR Strategies for an Evolving Workplace

Massachusetts Nonprofit Network

Thursday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom.

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted economies and businesses, changing the landscape for employers. Many of our standard onboarding, compliance, and HR policies have required updating to meet the needs of this rapidly changing reality.

Grants and Equity Advocacy

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIPAC) is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the UAIPAC: urban producer, higher education or extension, economic development, and urban, indoor and other emerging practices. Send nominations by July 15 to UrbanAgricultureFederalAdvisoryCommittee@usda.gov.

About Berkshire Funding Focus

Berkshire Funding Focus (BFF), a regional initiative housed at BRPC, supports Berkshire County towns, businesses, nonprofits, and schools seeking state and federal funds to aid with recovery and rebuilding efforts. Learn more here: www.berkshirefundingfocus.org.

Have questions? Contact Recovery Grant Specialist Karen Pelto. We look forward to helping you find opportunities and resources that are right for your municipality or school.

Berkshire Funding Focus