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Nate Goyette</span><br></a><strong>May 18</strong> | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | North Adams Farmers Market on Main Street<br><strong>May 18</strong> | 7 p.m. | <a href="https://studio9porches.com/performance/baams-presents-steve-davis-abena-koomson-davis-and-the-baams-band/" rel="nofollow" style="color:#0b449c !important;"><span style="font-size:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0;text-decoration:underline;">BAAMS Presents: Steve Davis &amp; Abena Koomson-Davis and the BAAMS’ Band</span></a> | Studio 9<br><strong>May 19</strong> | 1 p.m. | Free Guided Walking Tour of Five Corners Historic District | The Store at Five Corners<br><strong>May 19</strong> | 4 p.m. | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/420899577251626/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_top_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" rel="nofollow" style="color:#0b449c !important;"><span style="font-size:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0;text-decoration:underline;">Live Music: Nate Martel</span></a> | Bright Ideas Brewing<br><strong>May 21</strong> | 4 p.m. | <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaMGyVk41dwVm393fEdnPNNJf0nfTemP5SeLH-i-6iINXs6g/viewform" rel="nofollow" style="color:#0b449c !important;"><span style="font-size:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0;text-decoration:underline;">Crowd Funding Cohort/Workshop </span></a>| 1Berkshire <br><strong>May 22</strong> | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | <a href="https://1berkshire.com/registration-open-3rd-annual-small-business-resource-expo-may-22nd/?_gl=1*1qzr2l2*_ga*MTY1ODAwNzM1OS4xNjkxNzU5MDk5*_ga_YHYV9BQF4C*MTcxNDEzODYxMy4xMC4xLjE3MTQxMzg5ODQuNjAuMC4w" rel="nofollow" style="color:#0b449c !important;"><span style="font-size:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0;text-decoration:underline;">Berkshire Small Business Resource Expo</span></a> | Dalton Stationery Factory<br><strong>May 23</strong> | <a href="https://www.ohcommunity.org/" rel="nofollow" style="color:#0b449c !important;"><span style="font-size:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0;text-decoration:underline;">Full Moon Sound Bath - Releasing through the Sacred Fire</span></a> | Optimal Healing<br><strong>May 24</strong> | 2-4 p.m. | Berkshire Mountain Distillers Tasting | The Spirit Shop Williamstown <br><strong>May 24</strong> | 7:30 p.m. |&nbsp; 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If you have already applied to one or more programs - thank you!<br></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class="">We have indicated if the grant is for individuals and/or organizations. Depending on the program "organizations" may include cultural organizations, non-profits, schools, cities/towns, unincorporated groups or collaboratives, for-profits, etc. Visit the program guidelines for detailed eligibility information and to apply.<br></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class=""><a href="https://massculturalcouncil.smartsimple.com/linktracker/link,RQ9aJkF@NSNYMUlcFRY3FlI4PAoHQwQuH2tUVENAZl5d,BX1vLkRFewNRC20nQRUbEyZVAiwzWClrH2RcU0Q~,WGxZK1saEjkwA2AbNBIlK1NYJBBxQjYVH2JVVQ" rel="nofollow" style="color:#0b449c !important;"><strong><span style="font-size:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0;text-decoration:underline;">Festivals &amp; Projects</span></strong></a></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class=""><strong>OPENS: March 28, 2024 / DEADLINE: May 23, 2024</strong></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class=""><strong>Who can apply: Organizations</strong></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class="">Grants of $2,500 for organizations to fund public activities that incorporate the arts, humanities, or sciences.<br></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class=""><a href="https://massculturalcouncil.smartsimple.com/linktracker/link,RQ9aJkF@NSNYMUlcFRY3FlI4PAoHQwQuH2tUVENAZl5d,BX1vLkRFewNRC20nQRUbEyZVAiwzWClrH2RcU0Q~,ellRGlheIhhaMRICPFFbPRAqID08ExcgH2JUVw" rel="nofollow" style="color:#0b449c !important;"><strong><span style="font-size:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0;text-decoration:underline;">Operating Grants for Organizations</span></strong></a></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class=""><strong>OPENS: March 14, 2024 / DEADLINE: June 13, 2024</strong></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class=""><strong>Who can apply: Organizations</strong></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class="">NEW in FY24! Unrestricted general operating grants for Massachusetts-based, nonprofit cultural organizations with year-round operations offering public programming in the arts, humanities, or sciences. 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class=""><strong>Who can apply: Organizations</strong></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class="">If your organization is led by and serves Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), Latinx, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and all other ethnicities of color — complete this self-identification form in advance of completing your grant application and help ensure that our BIPOC constituents are being more equitably served.<br></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class=""><a 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Organizations</strong></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class="">Arts, humanities, and science organizations participating in this voluntary program offer free or steeply discounted admission to EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders.<br></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class=""><strong>Additional Agency Offerings</strong></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 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