Fund for Columbia County: General Operating Support Grants
General operating support for Columbia County nonprofits advancing youth, education, health, and community engagement, with flexible funding to strengthen local impact.
Funder: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Due Dates: February 15, 2027 (Full application deadline; cycle opens Jan. 1)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$15,000 per award for a 12-month period
Summary: Flexible operating support for organizations improving quality of life in Columbia County, with emphasis on youth, education, health, and community engagement.
Key Information: Strong preference for organizations with budgets under $5 million and at least 3 years of operation.
Description
This grant provides general operating support to nonprofit organizations that have a significant, lasting, and positive impact on residents of Columbia County, New York. The program, administered by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, prioritizes organizations focused on youth development, education, services for the elderly, health and social services, and civic/community engagement through arts, culture, and education. Funding is flexible and may be used for personnel, overhead, program planning and implementation, technology, equipment, strategic planning, staff or board development, and investments to build organizational capacity. The grant aims to strengthen community organizations and improve the quality of life, with special attention to low-income and underserved populations.
