GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Community Radio Alliance (BCRA) broadcasting at 97.7FM as WBCR-lp has received a $20,000 grant from The Feigenbaum Foundation to support the renovation of their studio at 320 Main Street.

 

The grant kicks off a 5-year project to enhance and upgrade the studio’s broadcast, recording, and training studio, which is currently being renovated as part of the extensive Mahaiwe Block renovation. The station is temporarily broadcasting from the 2nd floor of the Mahaiwe Building until construction is complete.

 

"We are most grateful for the generosity of The Feigenbaum Foundation," said John Prusinski, BCRA Board President. "This gift has sparked our fundraising campaign and energized our volunteers. We are so grateful the Foundation is partnering with us to continue to fulfill our mission of bringing high quality community radio to southern Berkshire County. There is no way we could embark on this extensive studio upgrade without their leadership gift."

 

WBCRlp is an independent, volunteer-based, non-commercial radio station serving the Berkshire community by providing training and access to the airwaves to members of the local community. The on-air signal can be heard 24/7 across a 10-mile radius at 97.7FM and via internet streaming at www.berkshireradio.org.

 

The projected cost for the five-year project is estimated at $73,910. The station is currently accepting grants and gifts to support the project.

 

This year, BCRA is celebrating 20 years on the air.