Berkshire First Five

August 26, 2024

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.

Federal Grants

Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) empowers communities to remove barriers to affordable housing, increase housing production, and lower housing costs. Let kpelto@berkshireplanning.org know if you would like to join an upcoming discussion of this grant.

State Grants

Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health (FRESH) grants help schools start or expand their capacity to grow or procure local food and educate students, teachers, school nutrition professionals and staff about the local food system.

Meeting

Massachusetts Food Policy Council Meeting

Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

Friday, September 13, 2024, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. online

The Council works to increase farming and sales of locally grown foods and support programs to bring healthy foods to everyone.

Workshop

Essential Legal Guidance for Your Growing Business

Massachusetts Small Business Development Center

Tuesday, August 29, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. online

Learn how to navigate the essential types of contracts for small businesses, including service agreements, consulting agreements, and terms and conditions.

Grant & Equity Advocacy

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released Civil Rights Guidance on Procedural Safeguards: Requirements and Best Practices to assist grant recipients develop and improve legally required civil rights compliance.

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 you.

Berkshire Funding Focus