Berkshire First Five

March 25, 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

The U.S. Department of Energy seeks submissions to the 2024 Renew America's Schools PRIZE to Cooperative Agreement program to support local educational agencies that qualify as rural and/or high poverty become energy efficient.

The Massachusetts Cultural Council's Operating Grants for Organizations is accepting applications through June 13, 2024.

Diversifying the Educator Workforce grants support nonprofits and institutes of higher education to recruit and retain diverse K-12 educators.

One Stop: Office Hour

General Guidance Office Hour

Massachusetts One Stop for Growth

Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Noon online

One Stop staff, and a representative from each agency, will answer general One Stop process and technology questions.

Resource Fair

Free Immigration Legal Consultations and Resource Fair

Consultas gratuitasde inmigración yFeria de recursoscomunitarios

Berkshire Immigrant Center & Volunteers in Medicine

Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

SÁBADO 6 DE ABRIL 10 a.m. a 4 p.m.

info@berkshireic.org

VIM patients should contact/los pacientes de VIM deben communicarse con Natalia DeRuzzio at nderuzzio@vimberkshires.org.

Grants and Equity Advocacy

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is assessing the current state of library and museum infrastructure needs to ascertain the status of their physical condition and is accepting written comments by April 19, 2024.

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