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.
This grant focuses on enhancing the educational experiences of pre-kindergarten and K-12 students in Northern Berkshire County and Pittsfield through programs that fall into two primary categories: multicultural education and academic preparation. Specifically, it supports child development and learning programs for early, elementary, and middle school students, as well as tutoring and mentoring, and college preparation efforts. The key goal is to foster multicultural education that benefits all demographic groups and promotes racial and socioeconomic equity and understanding. Proposals from nonprofit organizations and public school districts that align with these goals are considered, with priority given to projects that serve marginalized, underserved, and under-resourced populations, especially individuals of color and those of low socioeconomic status.
Funding preference will be extended to initiatives aimed at benefiting marginalized and underserved groups, with a special focus on people of color and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.