NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Northern Berkshire United Way's 2026 Community Needs and Special Grants (CNSG) grant applications are now available.

 

Community Needs and Special Grants are intended to support one-time, short-term projects that address current community issues with the goal of positively impacting the community. Collaborations are valued.

 

Applications must be received at Northern Berkshire United Way by April 30, 2026. Funding decisions will be announced in June.

 

Applicants do not need to be member agencies of Northern Berkshire United Way, but must be designated by the IRS as a charitable organization. Grants are for initiatives in towns served by Northern Berkshire United Way: Adams, Cheshire, Clarksburg, Florida, North Adams, Savoy, Williamstown, and Stamford, VT.

 

Projects must support safety net services, low to moderate-income populations, and support a diverse, inclusive population. Projects that have not been previously funded are given priority.

 

The Community Needs and Special Grants Committee of Northern Berkshire United Way reviews community priorities each year. The committee takes into account the unique assets and needs in Northern Berkshire and evaluates all applications with the available funding.

 

Application form is available online or by contacting Patti Messina, Executive Director at pmessina@nbunitedway.org or 413-663-9062.