Berkshire Taconic Announces Final Round of 2018 Grant Deadlines for Northeast Dutchess County
Sheffield, Mass. — Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation today announced the final round of deadlines for competitive grants in 2018. Regional nonprofits, schools and individuals are invited to apply for funding. The application process for all grants is online at www.berkshiretaconic.org/SearchGrants.
FOR NONPROFITS
The Community Development Collaborations initiative supports projects that will promote and strengthen the conditions for economic opportunity, town center development and affordable housing. It will provide one-year grants of up to $10,000 for nonprofits, community organizations, public agencies and town committees to plan and implement outreach activities that will help improve the economic well-being of residents and/or sustain town centers as commercial and civic hubs. Emails of intent will be accepted through Oct. 2. Apply at www.berkshiretaconic.org/Collaborations.
FOR NONPROFITS AND INDIVIDUALS
The Wassermann-Streit Y’diyah Memorial Fund supports projects about Judaism that aim to dispel religious prejudice, bias and intolerance. Applications are due Nov. 1.
FOR SCHOOLS
The Webutuck Quest for Excellence Fund supports projects that enhance the educational experience of students and teachers of the Webutuck Central School District. Applications are due Dec. 1.
About Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Now in its 30th year, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation builds stronger communities by inspiring charitable giving in northwest Litchfield County, CT; Berkshire County, MA; and Columbia County and northeast Dutchess County, NY. A nonprofit public charity with $150 million in assets, the foundation distributed a total of $6.5 million through grants and scholarships in 2017 to nonprofits and individuals in the arts and education, health and human services, and environmental protection. You can make a difference. We can help. www.berkshiretaconic.org
