Berkshire Economic Recovery Project
December 15, 2021
Economic Recovery and Resilience Resources
for Berkshire County Municipalities
Community One Stop for Growth - Expressions of Interest OPEN today
The Commonwealth's Community One Stop for Growth is a single application portal and collaborative review process of community development grant programs that make targeted investments based on a Development Continuum.

For the FY 2023 Round, twelve (12) programs will be administered through the Community One Stop for Growth - one application door to access programs offered by the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, Department of Housing and Community Development, and MassDevelopment.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST OPENED ON DECEMBER 15, 2021.

The Expression of Interest is a simple form that allows an applicant to seek guidance from EOHED and partner agencies. The Expression of Interest is optional but highly encouraged. It is recommended that all applicants watch all three webinars before submitting a One Stop Expression of Interest.

Each organization may submit one (1) Expression of Interest form for the FY23 Round. The Expression of Interest period will open December 15, 2021, and run through March 18, 2022. All EOI forms may include up to two (2) project proposals, however, forms submitted prior to February 4, 2022 may include a total of five (5) projects.

Click HERE for more information, key dates, and to access the Expression of Interest form.
Community Compact Cabinet FY22 Programs

The E&R program supports regionalization and other efficiency initiatives, directed toward one-time or transition costs in projects with a plan for long-term sustainability. Applications open on January 10 and close on February 10, 2022. Projects must be complete by September 15, 2022.

The Municipal Fiber program was created to assist municipalities with the construction of municipal fiber broadband infrastructure and related projects. Applications open on March 15 and close on April 15, 2022.
Shared Streets and Spaces grant program
The Shared Streets and Spaces grant program through MassDOT has helped transform roads and revitalize communities across Massachusetts. By providing quick-build programs as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, planners have reimagined public spaces and sparked creative placemaking. Read this Barr Foundation report on 23 success stories.

A new grant round kicks off in January. Learn More.
Berkshire Economic Recovery Project - Technical Assistance Program
In the fall of 2021, BRPC provided technical assistance to municipalities in the form of multiple online workshops focused on cybersecurity, as well as through one-on-one consultations on a wide range of topics (in addition to these economic-development focused e-newsletters!). As we transition into 2022, we want to hear from you about the most important topics to cover in workshops and other formats to help you in your local recovery efforts. Please email with ideas and requests:
Local Rapid Recovery - Funding Leads for Municipalities
Over 100 municipalities took part in the Massachusetts RRP program, including 5 in Berkshire County. But even if your community did not develop a formal plan, you can still access resources including webinars to inspire project ideas, sample project descriptions, and lists of funding opportunities to cover your costs. Read more...
Articles of Interest
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission