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

June 15, 2026: Application deadline

$4,000/month stipend for 6 months; includes full use of the Amy Clampitt House

Six-month residency in Lenox, MA for poets, providing time, space, and support to advance their work.

Residency is for January–June 2028; notification by October 2026.

--- ## Description The Amy Clampitt Poet Residency Program offers a unique six-month retreat in Lenox, Massachusetts, designed to support poets, literary scholars, or translators of poetry. The residency provides full use of Amy Clampitt’s former home, enabling the resident to focus exclusively on their creative work in a peaceful, rural setting. The program honors Amy Clampitt’s legacy and is intended to foster the creation, study, and promotion of poetry. Residents receive a generous monthly stipend and may be accompanied by family members (up to five people total in the house). --- ## Due Dates - June 15, 2026: Application deadline Notification of residency decisions will be made by October 2026. The awarded residency will take place January–June 2028. --- ## Funding Amount - $4,000 monthly stipend (total $24,000 for six months) - Full use of a furnished three-bedroom house in Lenox, MA for the duration of the residency --- ## Eligibility - Open to poets, literary scholars, or translators of poetry with professional standing, as well as emerging poets/scholars. - Applicants must be either: - U.S. citizens, or - Legal Permanent Residents of the United States with a verifiable U.S. Social Security number. - DACA recipients may apply; if selected, proof of DACA status (or renewal application) is required. - Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. - The house can accommodate the resident and family members (maximum five people in total). - Pets and smoking are not permitted. The house is not wheelchair accessible. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation application portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshirescholarship). - Applicants should prepare: - Work samples - Project proposal/statement of intent - CV/resume - Selection is based on: - Quality of work - Potential impact of the residency on the applicant’s work - Commitment to making full use of the residency period - Demonstrated ability to complete the proposed project - Reporting requirement: Residents must submit a copy of any work developed during the residency (when/if published) and a brief letter about their experience. --- ## Additional Information - The Amy Clampitt House is a quiet, fully furnished, two-story Cape-style home located a 15-minute walk from the village of Lenox, MA. - Residents are responsible for their own transportation; public transit is very limited in the area. - Partners and/or children may accompany the resident. - See [recent and past residents](https://www.amyclampitt.com/the-residency-main) for examples of previous fellows. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Amy Clampitt Poet Residency Program](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/amy-clampitt-poet-residency) - [Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshirescholarship) - [More about the Residency and Past Recipients](https://www.amyclampitt.com/the-residency-main) - [Contact Page for Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|--------------------| | Emily Bronson | Senior Community Engagement Officer for Initiatives & Special Projects | [ebronson@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:ebronson@berkshiretaconic.org) | 413.229.0370 ext. 109 | General inquiries: [info@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:info@berkshiretaconic.org) | 413.229.0370 ---

Amy Clampitt Poet Residency Program

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