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

June 15, 2026: Application deadline

Grants typically range from $5,000 to $7,500 per award; grant period is August–April.

Supports community-based initiatives meeting urgent basic needs in northwest Litchfield County, CT.

For nonprofits serving Cornwall, Falls Village, Goshen, Kent, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, and Warren, CT.

--- ## Description The Fund for the Northwest Corner, managed by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, provides competitive grants to nonprofit organizations serving northwest Litchfield County, Connecticut. Established to address urgent and emerging community needs, the fund supports initiatives that strengthen the local safety net and enhance the well-being of residents, particularly in times of reduced public funding and increased demand for essential services. Grants are awarded to organizations addressing fundamental needs such as food, housing, health, childcare, and immigrant support. --- ## Due Dates - June 15, 2026: Application deadline Anticipated award notification: August 1 Grant period: August – April Final report due: June 1 --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from $5,000 to $7,500. - Grants are intended for timely and flexible support, with funds to be expended within nine months of notification. --- ## Eligibility - Open to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status or those in a formal fiscal sponsorship with a 501(c)(3). - Applicants must serve residents of the following northwest Litchfield County towns: Cornwall, Falls Village, Goshen, Kent, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, and Warren. - Eligible organizations must address urgent basic human needs (e.g., food, housing, fuel and rental assistance, immigrant support, clothing, childcare, mental and physical health). - Priority for organizations impacted by recent funding reductions, economic pressures, or increased community demand. - Organizations must demonstrate the ability to expend funds within nine months and provide a follow-up report. - Organizations that discriminate based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or religious belief are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the [Berkshire Taconic online grants portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire). - Applicants will be asked to describe the impact of recent changes (since 2024) on their services and organizational adaptations. - Applications are reviewed by a local advisory committee and the foundation's board. - Reporting requirements include a final report due by June 1 of the grant year. --- ## Additional Information - Both new and existing projects or programs are eligible, including operational costs, program expenses, staffing, supplies, and other critical needs. - Organizations serving marginalized, underserved, and under-resourced populations are encouraged to apply. - The selection process emphasizes community impact, urgency, feasibility, quality, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. --- ## External Links - [Fund for the Northwest Corner Program Page](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/fund-for-the-northwest-corner) - [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Home](https://berkshiretaconic.org) - [Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:info@berkshiretaconic.org) | | Grants Assistance | [grants@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:grants@berkshiretaconic.org) | | Phone | 413.229.0370 | | Contact Page | [Contact Us](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) |

Fund for the Northwest Corner

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