Berkshire Taconic Announces Final Round of 2015 Grant Deadlines for Dutchess County
Sheffield, Mass. — Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation today announced its final round of deadlines for competitive grants in 2015. Covering the period from October through December, the fall grants cycle is open to regional nonprofits, schools and individuals.
FOR NONPROFITS
The Wassermann-Streit Y’diyah Memorial Fund supports projects that encourage learning about Judaism with an aim to dispel religious prejudice. Grants of up to $500 will be awarded. Applications are due November 1.
FOR NONPROFITS & SCHOOLS
The Webutuck Quest for Excellence Fund for the Webutuck Central School District supports developmental and literacy projects for children in pre-k through third grade. Grants between $500 and $1,000 will be awarded. Applications are due December 1.
FOR INDIVIDUALS
The Tupelo Award Fund supports residents, ages 16 to 36, who want to enrich themselves through research on a topic of demonstrated interest. Grants of $1,000 will be awarded. Applications are due October 15.
The application process for all grants is online at www.berkshiretaconic.org/SearchGrants.
About Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
For over 27 years, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation has built stronger communities and helped donors make a difference through charitable giving in northwest Litchfield County, CT; Berkshire County, MA; and Columbia County and northeast Dutchess County, NY. Each year, the foundation distributes over $8 million through grants and scholarships to nonprofits and individuals in the arts and education, health and human services and environmental protection. Berkshire Taconic is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity. You can make a difference. We can help.
