Fund for Williamstown
Fund for Williamstown supports nonprofits’ health, human services, cultural, educational, and environmental projects to maintain or improve the quality of life of Williamstown residents.
Funder: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 3, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Refer to the application for grant amounts
Summary: Supports nonprofit projects that improve life for Williamstown residents through health, human services, culture, education, and environmental protection.
Key Information: Applications go through Williamstown Community Chest as part of a coordinated cycle with the Mary and Henry Flynt Grant program.
Description
The Fund for Williamstown is an endowed fund of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, established in 2006 by residents seeking to continue the town’s tradition of community improvement. It supports a broad range of local needs through grants for health and human services, cultural and educational programs, and environmental protection. Projects must demonstrate how they will maintain or improve Williamstown residents’ quality of life, broadly defined.
Since 2024, the fund has partnered with Williamstown Community Chest’s Mary and Henry Flynt Grant program to offer a single, coordinated grant cycle. The Community Chest administers applications and its grant committee reviews requests. Funding decisions reflect the distinct priorities of both programs, bringing local expertise to the review process while streamlining applications for nonprofits.
