PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield announced that applications are now available for funding to provide human services that benefit Pittsfield residents.

 

Funding is for the program year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.

 

Annually, the city, through its Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC), an 11-member volunteer committee, reviews proposals and submits recommendations to the mayor. 

 

Last year's recommendations provided funds for 20 human service programs, a total of $206,250. Funds are provided by the city's general fund and from the federal Community Development Block Grant Program. 

 

Programs and residents assisted with these funds cover a wide range of services for a diverse population. Programs include but are not limited to services for families with children, affordable childcare vouchers, homeless services, housing stabilization programs, programs for residents with disabilities and senior citizens, and arts programs.

 

Applications can be obtained by email request to njoyner@cityofpittsfield.org. Applications are to be submitted to the Department of Community Development, Room 205 at Pittsfield City Hall no later than 4:00 p.m. on January 5, 2024.

 

In addition to submitting a written proposal, applicants will be invited to come before the HSAC to make a presentation during February or March that will be televised locally.

 

The Department of Community Development will be holding bidder's conferences to assist applicants with the application process. Conferences will be held on Friday, November 17 at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 29 at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, December 5 at 10:00 a.m. All conferences will be held via zoom. To register for a conference, please contact Nate Joyner at (413) 499-9358 or at njoyner@cityofpittsfield.org. New applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of these three conferences.