Berkshire First Five

November 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.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks projects to plan or deploy response measures to a new detection of a potentially invasive species through the Rapid Response Fund for Aquatic Invasive Species.

Through the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Small Business Innovation Research Program, explore the feasibility of an innovative idea or technology that develops into a viable commercial product or service.

The Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Planning 2.0 Grant allows municipalities to revisit their climate resilience priorities with a focus on equity.

The Massachusetts Cultural Council is accepting applications for the Cultural Facilities Fund to acquire, design, repair, rehabilitate, renovate, expand, or construct nonprofit cultural facilities.

Using Client Feedback Data for Fundraising, Strategic Decision-Making, and Advancing Equity

Massachusetts Nonprofit Network

Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. online

Learn best practices and lessons learned, including survey design, data collection techniques, confidentiality, reporting, visualization, and change management.

Grants.gov Resources and Assistance

U.S. Small Business Administration

Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to NOON, online

Learn about the government grant opportunities, How to Apply for Grants, Forms, Support Resources, and Grant Writing Tips.

Register Here.

Bring your curiosity and comments to the Massachusetts Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office's first Roadshow to be held in Pittsfield on November 18, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. FFIO will be joined by Anne Gobi, Director of Rural Affairs, and Maria Belen Power, Undersecretary for Environmental Justice. Register Here.

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