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

February 15, 2027: Application deadline

Grants typically range from $1,000 to $3,000; $10,000 total available per cycle

Supports small, community-based agricultural ventures in the Berkshire Taconic region to strengthen local agriculture and community engagement.

--- ## Description The Green Pastures Fund, administered by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, is dedicated to preserving and encouraging small, community-based agricultural ventures within the Berkshire Taconic region. Established in 1999, the fund supports initiatives such as community-supported agriculture, local farmers’ markets, urban garden programs, agricultural scholarships, cooperative programming, internships, grantwriting, and marketing. The goal is to foster projects that sustain and grow local agriculture and enhance community engagement. --- ## Due Dates - February 15, 2027: Application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Grants generally range from $1,000 to $3,000 per project. - A total of $10,000 is available for grants in each funding cycle. - No project will be funded for more than 3 consecutive years. --- ## Eligibility - Open to nonprofit organizations or public entities within the Berkshire Taconic region (Berkshire, Columbia, Northeast Dutchess, and Northwest Litchfield counties). - Both new and ongoing projects are eligible. - Community groups not incorporated as nonprofits may apply using another nonprofit as a fiscal agent. - Grantees must wait twelve months before applying for another grant from the fund. - Preference is given to projects with additional funding or in-kind support. - 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. - No project may receive funding for more than three consecutive years. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire). - Proposals are reviewed by anonymous fund advisors and then by the Foundation's board of directors. - Applicants should ensure their projects align with the fund’s mission and demonstrate community engagement, impact, and organizational capacity. --- ## Additional Information - Review criteria include project quality, impact, organizational ability, and the necessity of the grant for project execution. - Projects that leverage additional funding or in-kind support are favored. - Community-based, innovative, and regionally relevant agricultural initiatives are encouraged. --- ## External Links - [Green Pastures Fund Program Page](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/green-pastures-fund) - [Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire) - [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Home](https://berkshiretaconic.org) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |-----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:info@berkshiretaconic.org) | | Phone | 413.229.0370 | | Mailing Address | 800 North Main Street, Sheffield, MA 01257-9503 | | Online Contact | [Contact Form](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) |

Green Pastures Fund

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