Berkshire First Five

May 22, 2023

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Federal Grants

Public Engagement with Historical Records grants fund collaborations that promote access to America’s historical records to encourage understanding of our democracy, history, and culture - especially projects that center the voices and document the history of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

State Grants

The Massachusetts Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment Initiative funds partnerships between two or more public school districts and a two- or four-year public college or university to create unique fully inclusive college opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities and autism.

Training

How to Partner with Local Governments

Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires

Monday, June 5 from 2:00 to 2:45 p.m.

the steps you need to take to partner with local and state governments;
how to use your organization’s deep knowledge of community needs, reach, and existing relationships;
“real world” examples of successful partnerships; and,
recommendations for putting theory into action.

Webinar

MassDEP and EPA Grants Information Session

Thursday, May 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. via Zoom.

Last 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.

Grants and Equity Advocacy

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking comments by July 21, 2023 on their proposed "CFPB National Age-Friendly Banking Survey" that will collect information on older adults experiences with their primary bank or credit union. Read more here.

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.

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