Crane Family Fund
The Crane Family Fund supports innovative projects linking environmental quality and community health, with a focus on engaging at-risk and low-income youth in the Berkshire Taconic region.
Funder: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Due Dates: February 15, 2027
Funding Amounts: Grants range from $1,000 to $4,000; single-year awards.
Summary: 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.
Key Information: 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.
