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Crane Family Fund

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Berkshire Taconic region for innovative projects that improve environmental quality and promote community health, with a focus on engaging at-risk and low-income youth.

$4,000
Closed
Grant Description

The Crane Family Fund at Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation supports projects that demonstrate innovation in the intersection of environmental quality and community health and well-being. Donor Name: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation State: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York County: Berkshire County (MA), Columbia County (NY), Dutchess County (NY), Litchfield County (CT) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 02/15/2025 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The BEE Fund supports nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools or civic community entities for projects focused on water quality and related land issues. Grants currently focus on grassroots organizations with preference for water-related educational projects that will engage Berkshire County youth. Priority is given to projects that will serve as a catalyst to broader educational opportunities and are likely to have a lasting connection with other educational/environmental programs. Funding Information Grants will range from $1,000 to $4,000. Who can apply? Nonprofit organizations serving one or more communities of the Berkshire Taconic region. Eligibility Criteria Proposals are considered for environmental projects of nonprofit organizations that meet the fundโ€™s mission. Special consideration will be given to programs located in Berkshire County, projects or organizations that have been operational for less than 5 years, and new applicants to the Crane Family Fund. The fund advisors are particularly interested in programs that connect at-risk and low-income youth to the environment. Berkshire Taconic does not support organizations which in their constitution, by-laws, or practice, discriminate against a person or group on the basis of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religious belief. For more information, visit BTCF.

Funding Details

Award Range

$1,000 - $4,000

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits

Additional Requirements

Proposals are considered for environmental projects of nonprofit organizations that meet the fundโ€™s mission. Special consideration will be given to programs located in Berkshire County, projects or organizations that have been operational for less than 5 years, and new applicants to the Crane Family Fund.

Geographic Eligibility

Berkshire County (MA), Columbia County (NY), Dutchess County (NY), Litchfield County (CT)

Key Dates

Application Opens

May 30, 2024

Application Closes

February 15, 2025

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Capacity Building
Environment
Health
Education
Recreation