Lee Bank Foundation Awards $55K In First Grant Cycle of 2026
LEE, Mass. — The Lee Bank Foundation has awarded $55,000 in its first grant cycle of 2026 to support thirteen Berkshire-based nonprofit organizations.
Grant awards in this cycle ranged from $500 to $10,000 and will support initiatives aligned with the Foundation's core focus areas, including education, food security, economic development, health and human services, and workforce development.
"The strength of our community comes from the organizations doing the work every day to support Berkshire County residents," said Chuck Leach, President and CEO of Lee Bank. "Through the Foundation, we are proud to invest in programs that create opportunity, address critical needs, and make a meaningful difference across the region."
The recipients in this grant cycle are:
- AdLib
- Berkshire Community Diaper Project
- Berkshire Film & Media Collaborative
- Berkshire Humane Society
- Berkshire Innovation Center
- Hilltown Village
- Lee Youth Association
- Literacy Network of South Berkshire
- Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
- Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Arts
- Momentum Ag
- Railroad Street Youth Project
- The Mount
Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for the next round of funding, due by June 1, 2026, can find application details in the Community Impact section of leebank.com.
To be considered, applicants must have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. The Foundation prioritizes program-based grants aligned with one or more of the following focus areas:
- Education and literacy
- Food security and nutrition
- Economic growth and development
- Health and human services
- Mentorship, internship, and school-to-work initiatives
Organizations are eligible to receive funding once during a 12-month period.
