[Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation](https://berkshiretaconic.org)

October 15, 2026

Grants typically range from $500 to $2,000 per project.

Supports innovative projects that enhance and enrich educational experiences for students and teachers in the Adams-Cheshire Regional School District.

--- ## Description The Adams Cheshire Educational Partnership (ACE) is an endowed fund managed by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation. Its mission is to enhance and enrich the educational experience for students and teachers in the Adams-Cheshire Regional School District. The fund supports innovative projects that promote academic and personal excellence, community engagement, and educational growth within the district. Projects may include independent studies, new programs, extracurricular activities, creative projects, visiting speakers, professional development, equipment purchases, library resources, and class field trips. --- ## Due Dates - October 15, 2026: Application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Typical awards range from $500 to $2,000 per project. - Funding is intended to cover direct project costs (not salaries). --- ## Eligibility - Open to students, teachers, administrators, and community members proposing projects that sustain educational excellence within the Adams-Cheshire Regional School District. - Projects should not replace public funding for the school district. - Priority is given to proposals that: - Rely on volunteer efforts - Demonstrate additional means of support - Funding is not available for salaries. - The fund does not support organizations that discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or religious belief. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire). - Applicants will be reviewed based on: - Excellence of the project or service - Potential impact on the school community - Feasibility and planning of the project - The ACE Board (comprising community members, parents, teachers, students, the superintendent, and the school community) reviews applications, with final recommendations reviewed by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Board of Directors. --- ## Additional Information - Grants are intended to supplement, not supplant, public funds. - Example projects include independent study, new programs, extracurricular activities, creative projects, visiting speakers, artists-in-residence, professional development, equipment, library resources, and field trips. --- ## External Links - [Program Guidelines & Application Page](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/adams-cheshire-educational-partnership-ace) - [Grant Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire) - [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Homepage](https://berkshiretaconic.org) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|----------------------------------------------------------------| | General Info | [info@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:info@berkshiretaconic.org) | | Phone | 413.229.0370 | | Online Form | [Contact Us](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) |

Adams Cheshire Educational Partnership

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