Community Needs and Special Grants are offered once a year and are intended to support one-time, short-term projects that address current community issues with the goal of positively impacting the community served by Northern Berkshire United Way. The committee takes into account the unique assets and needs in Northern Berkshire and evaluates all applications with the available funding each year.

 

The projects supported through this special grant must provide safety net services for low to moderate-income populations, and support a diverse, inclusive population. Projects that have not been previously funded are given priority.

 

Applicants may request funding up to $1,500 and do not need to be member agencies of Northern Berkshire United Way but must be designated by the IRS as a charitable organization. 

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2026 applications are open. 

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​Click here for the 2026 Grant Application.

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The application to apply for 2026 funding will be posted again in March. You can contact Patti Messina, Executive Director at pmessina@nbunitedway.org or by phone at: 413-663-9062 for more information on the application process.