Please check back regularly for updates to this calendar.
January 2024 | Community 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, 2024 | Scholarship Application Opens To support students with post-secondary educational expenses. |
February 23, 2024 | Community Impact Virtual Office Hours Click here for the 2/23 Zoom Room. |
March 2024 | Community Space Public WiFi Program Phase 2 Closes Invited organization will have until March 2024 to submit the simplified Stage 2 application. |
March 11, 2024 | Hampden 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, 2024 | Institute 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, 2024 | Franklin 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, 2024 | Hampshire 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, 2024 | Community Impact Virtual Office Hours Click here for the 3/29 Zoom Room. |
April 2024 | Community Space Public WiFi Program Decisions are made Installations will occur April through September 2024. |
April 7, 2024 | Scholarship Application Closes |
April 26, 2024 | Community Impact Virtual Office Hours Click here for the 4/26 Zoom Room. |
May 4, 2024 | Annual ValleyCreates Gathering Location and details to come. |
May 7, 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. |
May 31, 2024 | Community Impact Virtual Office Hours Click here for the 5/31 Zoom Room. |
June 2024 | ValleyCreates 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, 2024 | Community Impact Virtual Office Hours Click here for the 6/28 Zoom Room. |
July 2024 | Community 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, 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. |
July 26, 2024 | Community Impact Virtual Office Hours Click here for the 7/26 Zoom Room. |
August 5, 2024 | Flexible 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 2024 | Interest Free Loan Application Opens |
August 30, 2024 | Community Impact Virtual Office Hours Click here for the 8/30 Zoom Room. |
September 1, 2024 | Community Space Public WiFi Program Installations Completed |
September 27, 2024 | Community Impact Virtual Office Hours Click here for the 9/27 Zoom Room. |
October 25, 2024 | Community Impact Virtual Office Hours Click here for the 10/25 Zoom Room. |
November/December 2024 | Flexible Funding & MassMutual Foundation Grant Decisions |
Fiscal Sponsorships
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