Berkshire First Five

March 4, 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.

As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the U.S. Department of Energy is awarding Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation Grants to update to more efficient building energy codes that save money for American homes and businesses, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and encourage more resilient buildings.

The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture's Food Security Infrastructure Grant will fund agriculture and local food system production, processing, and distribution projects up to $500,000.

Operating Grants for Organizations Info Session

Massachusetts Cultural Council

Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. online

Learn about the guidelines and application process for grants that provide multi-year, unrestricted operating grants to nonprofit organizations and cultural affiliates.

Philanthropy's Role in Combatting Extremism and White Supremacy

Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:15 a.m.

Philanthropy has a growing understanding and recognition of the systems and thinking within our society that perpetuate injustices, including, but not limited to extremism and white supremacy. At the same time, funding to combat extremism remains low.

Register Here.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency seeks comments on the performance reporting that it will require of grantees by May 6, 2024.

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

www.berkshirefundingfocus.org