Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Announces Spring Grant Deadlines for Northeast Dutchess County
Sheffield, Mass. — Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation today announced its spring deadlines for grants and scholarships in northeast Dutchess County. Apply online at www.BerkshireTaconic.org/
FOR NONPROFITS
The Northeast Dutchess Fund supports nonprofits serving Amenia, Clinton Corners, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Millerton, North East, Pine Plains, Stanford, Washington, Wassaic and Wingdale. The fund awards grants to new or existing projects, programs and organizations that have a meaningful impact on the residents of these towns, with particular emphasis on adults and children who have limited incomes and are underserved. Grants range up to $10,000. Applications are due April 22.
FOR STUDENTS AND INDIVIDUALS
The Moonlight Mile Scholarship Fund supports women who are seeking matching funds to support travel or equipment needs for study or athletic competition, professional training, or support for alternative healing. Applicants should be at least 18 years old and live in New York or Massachusetts. Applications are due April 16.
The Simple Gifts Fund awards grants to young people ages 13 to 19 for participation in cultural or creative summer programs. Applications are due April 16.
The Alice B. Henriquez Memorial Fund Writing Prize offers a scholarship to seniors at Webutuck High School who are entering their first year of a two-year or four-year nationally accredited college, university or trade school. Applicants must use their writing and analytical skills to answer a writing prompt that addresses a contemporary issue. Applications are due May 1.
The Tabor Foundation Fund supports residents of northeast Dutchess, northwest Litchfield and southeast Columbia counties who plan to undertake education or training in a health care or medical field and to seek employment in their community afterwards. Nonresidents working in the area may also apply. Applications are due June 30.
