Central Berkshire Fund Grant

From The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

The mission of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation is to build stronger communities and improve the quality of life for all residents in the areas it serves. This involves supporting various charitable programs and endeavors, including the promotion of education, the arts, and community development.

Type of Support

Overview

The Central Berkshire Fund focuses on supporting nonprofit activities that enhance community life within designated towns. Guided by community advisors, it awards grants for projects, programs, capital improvements, and general operating support in areas such as arts and culture, education, the environment, and health and social services. The fund is open to supporting a wide range of initiatives, including those that have previously received its support, indicating its commitment to ongoing community development and improvement.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
MA (Berkshire County, Hampshire County)
Organization Type
Nonprofit organizations
Public agencies
Community organizations
Teachers
Students
Parents
Other
  • Located in Becket, Cummington, Dalton, Hinsdale, Peru, Washington, or Windsor
  • Projects must enhance educational experience not eligible for funding from STEP Fund
  • Must have a letter of support from school principal or superintendent
  • Projects should enrich community experience or offer opportunities for public improvements
  • Projects that develop and maintain community connections
  • Incorporate diverse cultures, philosophies, and experiences in programming
  • Requires a one-to-one match in cash, services or in-kind donations

Ineligibility

Organizations discriminating based on age
Organizations discriminating based on race
Organizations discriminating based on national origin
Organizations discriminating based on ethnicity
Organizations discriminating based on gender/gender identity
Organizations discriminating based on socioeconomic status
Organizations discriminating based on disability
Organizations discriminating based on sexual orientation
Organizations discriminating based on political affiliation
Organizations discriminating based on religious belief.
2k – 5k

Submission

Review Criteria

Projects prioritizing support for communities facing systemic barriers, such as low-income groups, people of color, LGBTQIA+ populations, those with disabilities, residents of remote areas, and refugees and immigrants, will be favored.

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