Please check back regularly for updates to this calendar.

Grant Opportunities 

ValleyCreates Capacity-Building Grants
March 9 – April 20, 2026 

Community Resilience Grants
March 12 – April 9, 2026

Flexible Funding 2027
August 3 – September 4, 2026 at noon 

Student Loans 2026 
October 2026

Scholarships 2027 
January 2027 

Office Hours & Information Sessions 

ValleyCreates Capacity-Building Information Session
March 16, 2026 | 2 – 3 pm

Community Resilience Grants Virtual Information Session
March 17, 2026 | 9:30 – 10:45 am

ValleyCreates Capacity-Building Virtual Office Hours
March 23, 2026 | 3 – 4 pm

ValleyCreates Capacity-Building Virtual Office Hours
April 2, 2026 | 12 – 1 pm

Virtual Community Resilience Grants Information Session
April 7, 2026 | 9:30 – 10:45 am

ValleyCreates Capacity-Building Virtual Office Hours
April 15, 2026 | 11 am – 12 pm

General, In-Person Office Hours at the CFWM Office
April 16, 2026 | 1 – 3 pm

General, Virtual Office Hours
June 18, 2026 | 1 – 3 pm

Flexible Funding 2027 Virtual Info Session
August 4, 2026 | 10am – 12pm 

In-Person Community Gathering at De La Luz Soundstage
August 6, 2026 | 10am – 12pm 

In-Person Community Gathering at Dpict in Eastworks
August 13, 2026 | 3pm – 5pm 

Flexible Funding 2027 Virtual Info Session
August 17, 2026 | 11am – 12pm  

In-Person Community Gathering at Brick House Parents & Family Center
August 19, 2026 | 1pm – 3pm 

In-Person Community Gathering at CFWM Office
August 24, 2026 | 1pm – 3pm

Flexible Funding 2027 Virtual Office Hours
August 31, 2026 | 10am – 12pm 

Flexible Funding 2027 Virtual Office Hours
September 2, 2026 | 1pm – 3pm

Flexible Funding 2027 Virtual Office Hours
September 4, 2026 | 10 am – 11am 

Visits to local high schools/colleges for scholarships and loan information 
Fall 2026

Events 

ValleyCreates Gathering in Restorative Rhythms
at BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity
May 8, 2026 | 1 – 5 pm

Office Closures

The Community Foundation of Western MA offices will be closed from June 29 to July 3 for Rejuvenation Week, an opportunity for staff to unplug, rest, and return grounded and energized, ready to serve our community with care and purpose.

Fiscal Sponsorships

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