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

March 15, 2027

Up to $7,500 per project; total pool $65,000

Supports Berkshire County nonprofits in launching or expanding arts projects to engage underserved communities facing barriers to arts participation.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity, part of the Arts Build Community initiative from the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, is designed to help nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Berkshire County test new approaches to increasing community engagement through the arts. Projects should focus on reaching communities of color, youth, immigrants, and residents who face barriers such as cost, transportation, or disconnection from the arts. The program encourages innovation, collaboration, and community-driven strategies that address these challenges and foster greater access to arts and culture. --- ## Due Dates - March 15, 2027: Application deadline (full grant application submission) --- ## Funding Amount - Grant awards are up to $7,500 per project. - The total amount available for all awards is $65,000. - Projects are expected to be completed and reported by February 1 in the year following the grant award. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or operate under the fiscal sponsorship of a 501(c)(3). - Must be based in and serve residents of Berkshire County, Massachusetts (fiscal sponsors may be outside the county). - Must have active arts and/or community engagement programming. - Organizations must not discriminate based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or religious belief. - Both arts-focused organizations and community organizations with significant arts programming are eligible. - Preference will be given to organizations not funded through this grant in the previous year. --- ## Application Process - Review the [grant guidelines](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/arts-build-community-incubation-grants) for eligibility and project criteria. - Applications are submitted through the [BTCF online portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire). - BTCF staff anticipate responding within four weeks of the deadline and disbursing funds within six weeks. - Funded projects should be completed and reported by February 1 of the year following the award. --- ## Additional Information - Projects should emphasize innovation, community participation, and address barriers identified through participatory research (cost, transportation, time constraints, social discomfort). - Eligible projects include piloting new arts programs, expanding or modifying existing programs, conducting research to inform arts strategies, or targeted marketing to new audiences. - Collaboration with local residents from the target communities in the research, design, and implementation is strongly encouraged. - The grant also supports projects aligned with the Pay Equity Initiative. --- ## External Links - [Grant Guidelines and Application Portal](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/arts-build-community-incubation-grants) - [Arts Build Community Initiative Overview](https://berkshiretaconic.org/initiatives-impact/community-leadership/community-engagement) - [Apply Online](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |-------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:info@berkshiretaconic.org) | | Phone | 413.229.0370 | | Contact Form | [Contact BTCF](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) |

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