Berkshire Taconic Announces Final Round of 2015 Grant Deadlines for Berkshire County
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SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation has announced the fourth and 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 William J. and Margery S. Barrett Fund for Adams, Cheshire and Savoy supports nonprofits, public agencies or community organizations that provide services to the residents of Adams, Cheshire or Savoy. The fund has up to $100,000 to grant out this year. Applications are due Nov. 1.
The Central Berkshire Fund supports nonprofits, public agencies or community organizations serving the residents of Becket, Cummington, Dalton, Hinsdale, Peru, Washington and Windsor. The fund has up to $83,000 to grant out this year. Applications are due Oct. 10.
The Wassermann-Streit Y’diyah Memorial Fund supports projects that encourage learning about Judaism and dispel religious intolerance. Grants of up to $500 will be awarded. Applications are due Nov. 1.
For schools
Three education enrichment funds will award grants between $500-$2,500 to support extracurricular projects. Application deadlines are: Oct. 16 for the Williamstown Elementary School Endowment Fund; October 30 for the Lee Fund for Educational Enrichment; and Dec. 1 for the Lanesborough Initiative for Excellence.
For individuals
The Tupelo Award Fund provides grants of up to $1,000 to Berkshire County residents ages 16 to 36 to research a topic of demonstrated interest. Applications are due Oct. 15.
The application process for all grants is online.
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