Please save the dates and register using the link below. In each session, state officials will join us to talk about state, federal, and non-profit grant opportunities. Throughout the series, state and federal officials will join us to talk about municipal cybersecurity grants, water and wastewater infrastructure funding, firefighter training and equipment grants, transportation infrastructure improvement funding, etc. With questions, please contact Laura Brennan.
Dates/Times/Topics:
Friday, April 21 at 2pm – Community One Stop for Growth
Featuring presentations from:
· Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development;
· Department of Housing and Community Development;
· MassDevelopment
View the Recording HERE
View the Presentation Slides HERE
Friday, May 12 at 9:30am – USDA Rural Development
An overview of many programs offered through UDSA Rural Development in the areas of housing, business, and community services, highlighting those that pertain to rural communities in economic development.
View the Recording HERE
For a copy of the slides, please email koby.gardner-levine@mail.house.gov
Monday, May 15 at 9:15am – FEMA Fire Response
FEMA grants specialists regarding AFG, SAFER, FP&S grants and other funding sources through the agency.
View the Recording HERE
For a copy of the slides, please email koby.gardner-levine@mail.house.gov
Associated Links:
- Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
- Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)
- Fire Prevention and Safety Grants
Tuesday, May 30 at 10am – EPA and DEP
Featuring the following topics:
• State Revolving Fund for water infrastructure
• Solid Waste and Recycling (Sustainable Materials Recovery Program, RecyclingWorks assistance, Green Teams for school engagement)
• Electric Vehicle infrastructure
• Brownfields (BIL funding, roundtable meetings in the fall, common funding sources, technical assistance)
View the Recording HERE
View the Presentation Slides HERE
This workshop series is co-organized by the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, Franklin Regional Council of Governments, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, and Congressman Jim McGovern, and co-sponsored by members of the western Massachusetts state legislative delegation.