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

October 15, 2026 (Application deadline)

Up to $7,500 per grant; one-year awards typical.

Supports educational equity and development for students of color and low-income backgrounds in pre-K–12 in Northern Berkshire County and Pittsfield.

--- ## Description The Greylock ABC Fund, managed by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, provides grants to support the educational development of students of color and/or students from low socioeconomic backgrounds in grades pre-K through 12 and their families. The fund aims to increase access to educational opportunities, promote college attendance, and nurture future leaders, with a focus on multicultural education and academic preparation. The program seeks to foster racial and socioeconomic equity and understanding for all demographic groups in Northern Berkshire County and Pittsfield. --- ## Due Dates - October 15, 2026: Application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Grants are available for up to $7,500 per project. - Awards are typically for a one-year period. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations or public school districts. - Projects must serve residents of Pittsfield and Northern Berkshire County. - Supported programs must benefit students of color and/or students of low socioeconomic status in pre-K through 12th grade, and may include: - Child development and learning programs (early, elementary, and middle school) - Tutoring and mentoring - College preparation initiatives - Multicultural education programs that benefit all demographic groups - The fund does not support organizations that discriminate based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or religious belief. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire). - Proposals are reviewed by the Greylock ABC Fund committee, with recommendations forwarded to the Foundation’s board of directors. - Review criteria include alignment with the fund mission, community impact, population served (priority to marginalized and underserved groups), proposal quality, and project feasibility. --- ## Additional Information - The fund prioritizes projects that serve marginalized, underserved, and under-resourced populations, particularly individuals of color and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. - Multicultural education programs must benefit all demographic groups and promote equity and understanding. --- ## External Links - [Greylock ABC Fund Grant Guidelines](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/greylock-abc-fund) - [Online Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire) - [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation](https://berkshiretaconic.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | General Information | [info@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:info@berkshiretaconic.org) | | Grants Assistance | [grants@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:grants@berkshiretaconic.org) | | Phone | 413.229.0370 | | Contact Form | [Contact Us Page](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) |

Greylock ABC Fund

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