Berkshire First Five

May 8, 2023

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Media Projects is a National Endowment for the Humanities grant that supports collaboration between media producers and scholars to develop content grounded in humanities scholarship and prepare documentary films, radio, and podcasts that engage public audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways.

The Career and Technical Education Partnership Grant supports regional and local partnerships to plan or implement expanded or new programs and initiatives that increase student access to CTE opportunities.

Telling Your Nonprofit Story

Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires

Wednesday, May 10 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon in person at the Berkshire Black Economic Council, 33 Dunham Mall, Pittsfield.

At its root, storytelling stands to be a great equalizer: stories not only entertain and educate, but they also increase understanding and build empathy — all of which are instrumental when looking to raise awareness about YOUR nonprofit (from its mission, programs, and individuals served to volunteers, community impact, and bottom line).

FEMA Firefighter & Fire Response Grants Information Session

Monday, May 15 at 9:15 a.m. via Zoom.

Register Here.

Third in a series of workshops for municipalities co-organized by the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, Franklin Regional Council of Governments, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, and Congressman Jim McGovern, and co-sponsored by members of the western Massachusetts state legislative delegation. 

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)'s Advisory Committee on Economic Inclusion will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The agenda includes discussion of unbanked households. View the event via live Webcast.

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