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

October 15, 2026

Grants typically range from $100 to $3,000; larger awards may be considered if funds are available.

Supports innovative projects that enrich and enhance the educational experience for students and teachers in the Berkshire Hills Regional School District.

--- ## Description The Berkshire Hills Fund for Excellence (BHFE) is an endowed grant program designed to enhance and enrich the educational experience of students and teachers in the Berkshire Hills Regional School District (BHRSD). The fund aims to foster academic excellence and community engagement by supporting innovative, high-impact projects. BHFE prioritizes new initiatives that encourage creativity and do not provide ongoing or replacement funding for district programs. The fund seeks to ensure students have opportunities to excel both academically and within their broader community. --- ## Due Dates - October 15, 2026: Full application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from $100 to $3,000. - Larger awards may be considered if funds are available. --- ## Eligibility - Open to students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community members proposing projects for the Berkshire Hills Regional School District. - Projects must enhance or enrich education within the district. - Grants will not replace public funding or cover salaries; they are intended for direct project costs. - Preference is given to: - New, innovative projects (not ongoing programs) - Projects leveraging volunteer efforts and/or additional sources of support - Organizations or projects that discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or religious belief are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire). - Proposals are reviewed by the BHFE Board (composed of community members, parents, teachers, students, and school administrators), with final approval by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Board of Directors. - Review criteria include project excellence, potential impact, and feasibility. --- ## Additional Information - BHFE supports direct project costs and encourages leveraging volunteerism and other funding sources. - The fund is focused on fostering innovation in education rather than providing ongoing support. --- ## External Links - [Berkshire Hills Fund for Excellence Program Page](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/berkshire-hills-fund-for-excellence) - [Online Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire) - [Education Enrichment Funds Overview](https://berkshiretaconic.org/initiatives-impact/place-based-philanthropy/education-enrichment-funds) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [info@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:info@berkshiretaconic.org) | | Grants assistance | [grants@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:grants@berkshiretaconic.org) | | Phone | 413.229.0370 | | Contact page | [Contact Us](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) |

Berkshire Hills Fund For Excellence

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