The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources will be hosting a free one-hour webinar on available funding opportunities for farmers for Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023 – June 30th, 2024). Staff will cover the Ag Food Safety Improvement Program (AFSIP), the Climate Smart for Agriculture Program (CSAP), and the Viability Programs including the Farm Viability
Are you working on or interested in values-based institutional food procurement? The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is, too! Join Jessika Brenin and Mark Fine from MAPC, Simca Horwiz from Massachusetts Farm to School, and Betsy Skoda from Healthcare Without Harm to reflect on values-based food procurement in municipal, school, and healthcare settings, to find
The objectives of this session include the following: Learn to carefully review federal notices of funding opportunity (NOFO) announcements/guidance or request for proposals (RFPs) Understanding what the government wants to fund and how to read between the lines Understand the process of preparing lengthy, single-spaced proposal narratives in less than 15 business days Learn how
It isn’t just about the money, it’s about building a community, establishing a following, projecting an identity, creating a buzz, and sparking a movement. Learn how to communicate your story effectively to the general public. Start building a community of folks who will come together to bring your project to life and who will be
This workshop will demonstrate through hands-on exercises on how to access data using the Census Bureau tools for short and long-term Community planning. These tools allow data users to analyze local population, workforce growth, commuting patterns, and local housing. The workshop provides users with an opportunity to access a variety of data pertinent to understanding
Create a bandwagon that other folks want to jump onto! Understand how to identify and communicate with your VIPs before launch to increase your chances of reaching your funding goal. In this session we’ll also discuss setting your funding target, determining reward levels, and strategies for during and after your campaign. This is your opportunity
Integrating current philanthropic trends into your proposals can make them more competitive. But in order to take advantage of the current interests of grantmakers, you must keep up with what is happening in the world of philanthropy, which unfortunately can be very time consuming. During this workshop, Alice Ruhnke, President of GrantStation, will highlight important
The Mass Municipal Association will host a virtual briefing to provide updates about regulatory developments at the Cannabis Control Commission and how three key areas — host community agreements, municipal equity, and social consumption — relate to municipalities. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from municipal panels discussing these developments in cannabis industry regulation,
Join 1 Berkshire for an evening of networking at Shakespeare & Company. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be provided. Hear about Shakespeare & Company's upcoming season and learn more about Thieves of Love opening May 26!
“Successful grant writers: assess what a proposed project has to offer, understand what a grant-making agency wants, and communicate a clear match between the two.” So wrote Karina Stokes in 2012, but it still rings true today. A key part of this matchmaking is how you craft your goals and objectives. Join Berkshire Funding Focus