Central Berkshire Fund
The Central Berkshire Fund supports innovative, equity-focused projects in arts, education, environment, and health that benefit underserved residents of seven Central Berkshire towns.
Funder: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Central Berkshire Fund)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $2,000 to $5,000; larger requests considered; one-to-one match required.
Summary: Supports innovative projects benefiting residents of seven Central Berkshire towns, with emphasis on underserved and low-income communities in arts, education, environment, and health.
Key Information: Requires a 1:1 match (cash, services, or in-kind); open to nonprofits, public agencies, and community organizations.
Description
The Central Berkshire Fund is an endowed grant program established to enhance the quality of life for residents of Becket, Cummington, Dalton, Hinsdale, Peru, Washington, and Windsor in Massachusetts. The fund supports nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and community groups working in these towns, with a special focus on low-income and underserved adults and children. Grants are available for new or existing initiatives in the areas of arts and culture, education, the environment, and health and social services. The fund aims to foster community connections and diversity in programming, prioritizing projects that promote equity and serve marginalized populations.
