Berkshire Taconic Announces Second Round of 2016 Grant Deadlines for Dutchess County
Sheffield, Mass. — Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation today announced the second round of deadlines for competitive grants in fiscal year 2016. Covering the period from April through June, the spring cycle of deadlines is open to regional nonprofits and students.
FOR NONPROFITS
The Wassermann-Streit Y’Diyah Memorial Fund supports projects and programs that encourage people to learn about Judaism with an aim to dispel religious prejudice, bias and intolerance. Grants of $500 will be awarded. Applications are due April 1.
The Northeast Dutchess Fund supports nonprofits, public agencies or community organizations that provide services to the residents of Amenia, Clinton Corners, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Millerton, North East, Pine Plains, Stanford, Washington, Wassaic and Wingdale. Grants of up to $3,000 will be awarded. Applications are due April 15.
FOR STUDENTS
The Thomas J. Berlinghoff Scholarship Fund awards grants of $1,000 to graduating seniors of Webutuck High School who are attending a college, university or vocational school. Applications are due April 1.
The Ferris-Burtis Music Scholarship Foundation sponsors graduating high school seniors who have been accepted at a conservatory or school of music. Grants of $2,000 will be awarded. Applications are due April 1.
The Rhoda Lubalin Art Scholarship Fund supports graduating seniors of Webutuck Central School who intend to study visual arts at a college or other educational institution. Grants of $500 will be awarded. Applications are due April 1.
The Northeast Dutchess Scholarship Fund supports graduating seniors of Dover High School, Millbrook Public High School, Stissing Mountain High School and Webutuck High School. Awardees will receive $1,125 annually. Applications are due April 1.
The Matthew D. Reagon Scholarship Fund awards grants of $1,000 to graduates or graduating seniors of Webutuck High School who attained reasonable academic achievement despite facing adversity. Applications are due April 1.
The Violet H. Simmons Scholarship Fund sponsors graduating seniors of Webutuck High School who demonstrate academic achievement, community involvement and intellectual curiosity. Awardees will receive $3,000 annually. Applications are due May 6.
The Tabor Foundation Fund supports residents of northeast Dutchess County who plan to undertake education or training in a field of health care and to seek employment in their community afterwards. Grants of up to $4,000 will be awarded. Applications are due June 30.
The Andrea Wagner Women in Science Scholarship Fund awards $1,000 scholarships to female residents of Dutchess County who are currently enrolled at a four-year college and majoring in natural or physical science, or engineering. Applications are due April 1.
The Alice B. Henriquez Memorial Fund Writing Prize was established to encourage young people to use their writing and analytical skills to address contemporary issues. This year, the fund will award a prize of $1,000 to a senior at Webutuck High School whose 1,000-word essay best describes the personal meaning of John Lennon’s statement and song title, “Give Peace a Chance.” Additional details are online. Submissions are due May 1.
The application process for all grants is online at www.berkshiretaconic.org/SearchGrants.
The application process for all scholarships is online at www.berkshiretaconic.org/SearchScholarships.
About Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
For over 28 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.
