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

October 15, 2026

Awards generally range from $100 to $2,500 per project.

Supports projects that enrich arts and humanities experiences for students and teachers in the Germantown Central School District.

Only arts and humanities projects are eligible; STEM and athletic projects are excluded.

--- ## Description This grant supports projects that enhance and enrich the arts and humanities experience for students and teachers in the Germantown Central School District (GCSD). The fund aims to promote excellence in these disciplines and encourages applications for a wide variety of activities, including independent study, new programs, extracurricular activities, creative projects, visiting speakers, artists-in-residence, professional development, library resources, and class field trips. The arts and humanities are broadly defined to include all cultural and humanities disciplines, with a preference for activities that take place within the school community. --- ## Due Dates - October 15, 2026: Full application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from $100 to $2,500 per project. - The fund is endowed, and award sizes may grow as the endowment builds. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants may include teachers, administrators, students, parents, and community members proposing projects for the benefit of the Germantown Central School District. - Projects must focus on arts and humanities; mathematics, scientific, or athletic projects are not eligible. - Preference given to activities taking place within the school community. - Grants will not replace public funding for the school district. - Organizations or projects that discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, political affiliation, or religious belief are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online through the [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire). - Review criteria include project excellence, potential impact, and feasibility. - Applications are evaluated by a governing board consisting of community members, parents, teachers, students, the GCSD Superintendent, and a Board of Education member, with final approval by the Berkshire Taconic board. --- ## Additional Information - Grants are intended to supplement, not replace, public funding for the school district. - The program encourages creativity and innovation in arts and humanities programming. --- ## External Links - [Program Guidelines and Details](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/germantown-student-education-arts-and-humanities-endowment) - [Apply Online](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire) - [Education Enrichment Funds Overview](https://berkshiretaconic.org/initiatives-impact/place-based-philanthropy/education-enrichment-funds) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:info@berkshiretaconic.org) • 413.229.0370 | | Grants Assistance | [grants@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:grants@berkshiretaconic.org) | | Contact Form | [Contact Us](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) |

Germantown Student Education Arts and Humanities Endowment

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