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
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 and In-Person Information Sessions
August 2026
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.