Please check back regularly for updates to this calendar.

January 2024Community Space Public WiFi Program Phase 1 Closed
Funding to assist in the goal of helping entities increase access to the internet by providing new or expanded Wi-Fi in spaces used by community members. 
January 1, 2024Scholarship Application Opens
To support students with post-secondary educational expenses.
February 23, 2024Community Impact Virtual Office Hours
Click here for the 2/23 Zoom Room.
March 2024Community Space Public WiFi Program Phase 2 Closes
Invited organization will have until March 2024 to submit the simplified Stage 2 application.
March 11, 2024Hampden County Elected Officials Breakfast – Holyoke Community College Kitridge Center
One of three events held for elected officials; President and CEO Megan Burke will host legislative event(s) for elected officials and candidates to learn about the Community Foundation’s role in supporting your constituents.
March 12, 2024 Free Legal Clinic with the Hampden County Bar Association
The Foundation’s partnership with the Hampden County Bar Association connects you with a lawyer advice through the “Lawyer for a Day” program.
March 20, 2024Institute for Trustees 2024 Keynote Presentation
The annual Institute for Trustees (IFT) brings nearly 1,000 nonprofit leaders together for six weeks (March 20th – May 9th) of educational workshops led by experts in the sector.

A limited number of scholarships are available based on region. Email grants@communityfoundation.org to be considered for a scholarship.
March 22, 2024Franklin County Elected Officials Breakfast – Greenfield Community College
One of three events held for elected officials; President and CEO Megan Burke will host legislative(s) event for elected officials and candidates to learn about the Community Foundation’s role in supporting your constituents.
March 25, 2024Hampshire County Elected Officials Breakfast – The Garden House at Look Memorial Park
One of three events held for elected officials; President and CEO Megan Burke will host legislative event(s) for elected officials and candidates to learn about the Community Foundation’s role in supporting your constituents.
March 29, 2024Community Impact Virtual Office Hours
Click here for the 3/29 Zoom Room.
April 2024Community Space Public WiFi Program Decisions are made
Installations will occur April through September 2024.
April 7, 2024Scholarship Application Closes
April 26, 2024Community Impact Virtual Office Hours
Click here for the 4/26 Zoom Room.
May 4, 2024Annual ValleyCreates Gathering
Location and details to come.
May 7, 2024Free Legal Clinic with the Hampden County Bar Association
The Foundation’s partnership with the Hampden County Bar Association connects you with a lawyer advice through the “Lawyer for a Day” program.
May 31, 2024Community Impact Virtual Office Hours
Click here for the 5/31 Zoom Room.
June 2024ValleyCreates Capacity Grant Application Opens
To support artists who currently live or have studio space in Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties, MA. This program pairs a $2,000 artist grant with one-on-one coaching, workshops, and artist community-building.
June 28, 2024Community Impact Virtual Office Hours
Click here for the 6/28 Zoom Room.
July 2024Community Gatherings Begin
Join the Community Impact team in Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire for an opportunity to connect, ask questions and learn more about CFWM’s 2024 Flexible Funding program.
July 2024 ValleyCreates Capacity Grants Close
July 16, 2024Free Legal Clinic with the Hampden County Bar Association
The Foundation’s partnership with the Hampden County Bar Association connects you with a lawyer advice through the “Lawyer for a Day” program.
July 26, 2024Community Impact Virtual Office Hours
Click here for the 7/26 Zoom Room.
August 5, 2024Flexible Funding & MassMutual Foundation Applications Opens
Flexible Funding provides general operating support for nonprofits with preference to organizations whose work aligns with the Community Foundation’s focus areas.

The MassMutual Foundation’s support of Flexible Funding will target programs and organizations in Springfield with a focus on building financial resiliency through four areas: building networks, fostering financial health, fulfilling basic financial needs, and expanding employment opportunities.
August 2024Interest Free Loan Application Opens
August 30, 2024Community Impact Virtual Office Hours
Click here for the 8/30 Zoom Room.
September 1, 2024Community Space Public WiFi Program Installations Completed
September 27, 2024Community Impact Virtual Office Hours
Click here for the 9/27 Zoom Room.
October 25, 2024Community Impact Virtual Office Hours
Click here for the 10/25 Zoom Room.
November/December 2024Flexible Funding & MassMutual Foundation Grant Decisions

Fiscal Sponsorships

For more information about our fiscal sponsorship process and requirements, please click here.