Berkshire First Five

September 11, 2023

The First Five from Berkshire Funding Focus includes a mix of content for nonprofits, municipalities, schools, and businesses.  See the BFF website for more - or contact kpelto@berkshireplanning.org.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Grant Program is open to towns with populations of $10,000 for small and large scale infrastructure improvements.

Massachusetts' Natural Disaster Recovery Program for Agriculture can provide financial relief to farmers impacted by the February freeze, May frost, and July floods. Application forms are due September 29, 2023.

Massachusetts Online Registration and Filing Portal for Public Charities

Massachusetts Attorney General's Office

Tuesday, September 12 at 10:30 a.m. online

Live demonstration on how to use the new Charity Portal and answers to your online filing questions.

Introduction to Grants Research

Philanthropy Massachusetts

Thursday, September 21 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon online

It is vital to the success of your proposal that you find funders who are aligned with your organization’s mission and program areas. This introductory program is ideal for grant seekers who are new to the process or who would like to brush up their skills.

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The Berkshire County Summit for Housing and Food Security will be held on Friday, September 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Lenox Town Hall. Register and complete a survey at https://forms.gle/s7DVaod6tr3rPHJc8.

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

www.berkshirefundingfocus.org