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

February 15, 2027

Grants range from $1,000 to $4,000; single-year awards.

Supports innovative projects at the intersection of environmental quality and community health, focusing on engaging at-risk and low-income youth in the Berkshire Taconic region.

One application may be considered for both Crane Family Fund and Berkshire Environmental Endowment (BEE) Fund.

--- ## Description The Crane Family Fund, managed by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, provides grants to nonprofit organizations for projects that demonstrate innovation at the intersection of environmental quality and community health. The fund places special emphasis on initiatives that engage at-risk and low-income youth, fostering connections between environmental stewardship and community wellness. Projects should ideally catalyze broader educational opportunities and create lasting links to other educational and environmental programs, particularly those focused on water quality and related land issues. --- ## Due Dates - February 15, 2027: Application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Grants typically range from $1,000 to $4,000. - Awards are for single-year projects. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations serving one or more communities in the Berkshire Taconic region (Berkshire, Columbia, northeast Dutchess, or northwest Litchfield counties). - Priority is given to: - Projects located in Berkshire County. - Organizations or projects operational for less than 5 years. - New applicants to the Crane Family Fund. - Programs connecting at-risk and low-income youth to the environment. - Organizations must not discriminate based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or religious belief. --- ## Application Process - Submit a single application to be considered for both the Crane Family Fund and the Berkshire Environmental Endowment (BEE) Fund. - Applications are reviewed by anonymous fund advisors, with final recommendations approved by the Berkshire Taconic board of directors. - Apply through the [online application portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire). --- ## Additional Information - The fund encourages innovative, impactful projects with both short- and long-term benefits for the community. - Preference is for grassroots organizations, especially those engaging youth in water-related educational projects. --- ## External Links - [Crane Family Fund Program Page](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/crane-family-fund) - [Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire) - [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation](https://berkshiretaconic.org) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | General Info | [info@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:info@berkshiretaconic.org) | | Grants Team | [grants@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:grants@berkshiretaconic.org) | | Phone | 413.229.0370 | | Contact Form | [Contact Us](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) |

Crane Family Fund

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