PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The City of Pittsfield announced that applications are now available for funding to provide human services to benefit Pittsfield residents. Funding is for the program year July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010.
Annually, the City undertakes a process through the Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC), an 11 member volunteer committee which reviews the proposals and submits its recommendations to the Mayor. Last years recommendations resulted in 36 human service programs receiving a total of $450,000 from the City’s general fund and from the federal Community Development Block Grant Program. The consumers assisted with those funds ranged from infants to the elderly.
In addition to submitting a written proposal, applicants will be invited to come before the HSAC to make a presentation in April. HSAC Chairman Christopher Meehan said, “Again we’re looking forward to televising the presentations on Pittsfield Community Television. It provides an excellent opportunity for the public to learn more about the great work that agencies are doing in Pittsfield, and it also allows the citizens to see a part of our process.”
Applications can be obtained at the Pittsfield Dept. of Community Development at Pittsfield City Hall. Application due date is Feb. 27, 2009. For further information, contact the Pittsfield Dept. of Community Development, 499-9450.
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