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

October 15, 2026 (Full application submission deadline, annual)

Up to $3,500 per grant; typically for single-year projects

Supports innovative projects enhancing educational experiences for students and teachers in the Dover Union Free School District, Dover, NY.

Open to teachers, staff, students, and community members affiliated with the district.

--- ## Description The Dover Education Enrichment Program (DEEP) is designed to enhance and enrich the educational experience of students and teachers in the Dover Union Free School District, Dover, NY. Established in 2014 and managed by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, DEEP funds innovative and challenging projects that go beyond what is typically supported by local, state, or federal sources. Eligible projects may span the arts, humanities, sciences, technology, athletics, agriculture, and the environment, and can include new initiatives, residency programs, visiting speakers, field trips, and other enriching activities. The program is a community-based effort to inspire students and provide greater opportunities and skills across academic and extracurricular domains. --- ## Due Dates - October 15, 2026: Full application submission deadline (annual) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Grants are awarded up to $3,500 per project. - Awards are typically for single-year projects. - Funding is intended for enrichment activities not covered by standard district budgets. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be teachers, administrators, staff, students, or community members of the Dover Union Free School District. - Projects must benefit students within the Dover Union Free School District. - Organizations or individuals that discriminate based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, political affiliation, or religious belief are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - The application portal opens annually on May 1 and closes on October 15. - Applications must be submitted through the [Berkshire Taconic grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire). - The DEEP Advisory Committee reviews applications, with final approval by the Berkshire Taconic Board. - Grant awards are announced in November. - Grant application workshops are offered in the spring to assist with the process. - At the conclusion of funded projects, grantees must submit a brief outcomes report. --- ## Additional Information - Projects are evaluated on excellence, impact, and feasibility. - Preference is given to creative, high-quality, and well-planned projects that align with or augment the district curriculum. - The program seeks to fund projects that have a meaningful impact on the school community, not just those involving large numbers of participants. --- ## External Links - [Program Details and Guidelines](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/dover-education-enrichment-program) - [Dover Union Free School District DEEP Page](https://www.doverschools.org/page/deep) - [Berkshire Taconic Grant Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact | |------------------------|------------------------------------|---------------|--------------------------------------------------| | Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation | info@berkshiretaconic.org | 413.229.0370 | [Contact Form](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) |

Dover Education Enrichment Program

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