NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Northern Berkshire United Way's Community Needs and Special Grants (CNSG) grant applications are now available.

 

Community Needs and Special Grants are intended to support one-time, short-term projects that address current community issues with the goal to positively impact the community. Collaborations are valued. Applications must be received at Northern Berkshire United Way by April 21, 2020. Funding decisions will be announced in June.

 

Applicants do not need to be member agencies of Northern Berkshire United Way but must be designated by the IRS as a charitable organization. Grants are for residents residing in towns served by Northern Berkshire United Way: Adams Cheshire, Clarksburg, Florida, North Adams, Savoy, Williamstown and Stamford, Vt. Projects that support safety net services, low to moderate income populations, and support a diverse, inclusive population that has not been previously funded are given priority.

 

The Community Needs and Special Grants Committee of Northern Berkshire United Way reviews community priorities each year. The committee takes into account the unique assets and needs in Northern Berkshire and evaluates all applications with the available funding.

 

Please contact Patti Messina, Office Manager at pmessina@nbunitedway.org or via office phone is 413-663-9062 for an application.