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

October 15, 2026

Up to $1,000 for education enrichment projects; up to $5,000 for arts integration projects

Supports innovative projects that enhance and enrich the educational experience in North Adams Public Schools.

--- ## Description The Gateway Fund is an endowed grant program dedicated to enhancing and enriching the educational experience of students and teachers in the North Adams Public Schools (NAPS). The fund encourages proposals for innovative projects that foster academic excellence and community engagement. Eligible projects span a wide range, including independent study, new programs, extracurricular activities, creative projects, visiting speakers, artists-in-residence, professional development, equipment, library resources, and field trips. The goal is to elevate achievement and opportunity within the school and the broader community. --- ## Due Dates - October 15, 2026: Application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Grants typically range up to $1,000 for education enrichment projects. - Grants up to $5,000 are available for arts integration projects. --- ## Eligibility - Open to students, teachers, administrators, staff, parents, nonprofits, and community members affiliated with North Adams Public Schools. - Projects must sustain excellence in education within NAPS. - Grants will not replace public funding for the school district; they are intended to help cover direct project costs (not salaries). - Priority is given to proposals relying on volunteer efforts and those with additional means of support. - The fund and foundation do not support organizations that discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or religious belief. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the [online application portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire). - Applicants will be reviewed based on: - **Excellence:** Merit of the project, timing, and qualifications of individuals/groups involved. - **Impact:** Potential benefit to the North Adams School District community, number of students served, and quality of impact. - **Ability:** Feasibility and capacity of the applicant to complete the project. - The Gateway committee (comprised of community members, parents, teachers, students, the superintendent, and school community) reviews applications and makes recommendations to the Berkshire Taconic board of directors. --- ## Additional Information - Grants are intended for direct project costs and not for salaries. - Projects that demonstrate volunteer involvement and diversified support are favored. --- ## External Links - [Gateway Fund Program Page](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/gateway-fund) - [Online Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire) - [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Homepage](https://berkshiretaconic.org) --- ## 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 Form | [Contact Us](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) |

Gateway Fund

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