Berkshire First Five: Let's Get Creative!

October 10, 2023

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.

The National Endowment for the Humanities Media Projects grants fund Development and Production activities for radio, podcasts, and documentary films. Public Humanities Projects grants support public programming.

The Massachusetts Cultural Council's Cultural Facilities Fund application opens on October 12, 2023 and their STARS Residencies application deadline is October 24, 2023.

Health & Wellness through Creativity

Mass Cultural Council CultureRx: Social Prescription Program

Monday, October 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in person

Community Music School of Springfield

Learn about Arts on Prescription, a roadmap for communities to develop programs that integrate arts, culture, and nature resources into local health and social care systems.

Cultural Facilities Fund

Massachusetts Cultural Council

Wednesday, October 18 at 10:00 a.m. online

A presentation on the FY24 program guidelines and application process for potential applicants, with time for questions.

Register Here

Check out MASSCreative's Action Network and priorities to support a stronger and more equitable creative sector in Massachusetts.

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