The Town of Great Barrington is pleased to announce Community Impact Funding to serve town residents across demographics (including income, ability, age, gender, and race).
Donor Name: Town of Great Barrington
State: Massachusetts
Town: Great Barrington
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/30/2022
Grant Size: $350,000
Details:
The CIF Committee has identified the following categories for funding:
- Health and safety (particularly of the youth)—Negative health impacts associated with cannabis use have been established, especially in adolescents whose brains have not fully developed. With dispensaries located in highly visible locations in town and the increased possibility that cannabis use is occurring in their homes, youth need reliable education regarding cannabis more than ever. For adults who struggle with substance use, the impact of readily available cannabis needs to be addressed.
- Town reputation—Being one of the first towns in Massachusetts with dispensaries has brought a lot of attention to Great Barrington. Some residents are concerned that the town is now strongly associated with its cannabis dispensaries.
- Infrastructure/parking—Dispensaries have increased traffic (both pedestrian and vehicular), as well as the demand for parking and public amenities in town.
- Racial/criminal justice—People of color continue to be disproportionately impacted by convictions related to past cannabis laws.
Funding Information
This year the Town has allocated $350,000 to be distributed from this fund.
Criteria
Projects must address one or more of the above categories. Priority will be given to:
- Organizations based in Great Barrington
- Programs that benefit a large number of people, especially Great Barrington residents
For more information, visit Town of Great Barrington.
