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

October 15, 2026 (Application deadline)

Typical awards range from $2,500–$10,000; larger grants considered for projects of seminal importance; total funding available varies annually.

Supports nonprofit-led projects in North Adams and neighboring communities, prioritizing basic needs, collaboration, and long-term community impact.

--- ## Description The Hardman Fund for North Adams, managed by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, provides grants to support a wide array of community projects benefiting North Adams, Clarksburg, Florida (MA), and Stamford (VT). Projects may address the arts, culture, historic preservation, health, human and social services, education, and the environment. The fund particularly emphasizes initiatives that address basic or emergency needs (such as food pantries or victim assistance), collaborative efforts, and those that deliver long-term, positive change for vulnerable populations. The fund aims to enrich the lives of residents and strengthen the cultural and natural environment of the region. --- ## Due Dates - October 15, 2026: Application deadline Applicants are typically notified of funding decisions within two months of the deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from $2,500 to $10,000. - Larger grants may be awarded for projects deemed of seminal importance to the community. - The number and size of grants depend on available funds and application quality. - Since 2000, the fund has distributed over $799,000 across 359 grants. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations serving North Adams, Clarksburg, Florida (MA), or Stamford (VT). - Organizations must demonstrate the potential to expand or deepen their impact or already be achieving significant impact. - Projects addressing basic or emergency needs, or those that are sole providers of vital services for vulnerable populations, are prioritized. - Preference is given to collaborative projects, especially those providing food or essential services. - Organizations must not discriminate based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or religious belief. - Fiscal sponsorship is permitted for organizations that are not 501(c)(3) nonprofits or government entities (a signed fiscal sponsorship agreement is required). --- ## Application Process - Applications open in early September. - The deadline for submission is October 15, 2026. - Applicants should prepare a detailed project narrative, including needs addressed, impact, implementation, outcomes, evaluation, and sustainability. - A sample application is available for reference ([Sample Area Fund Grant Application (PDF)](https://btcf.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/images/Sample-Area-Fund-Application.pdf)). - Applications are reviewed by a local advisory committee, with final recommendations approved by the foundation's board. - Notification of funding decisions occurs within two months of the deadline. - Grantees must submit a report on project outcomes at completion (and interim reports for multi-year grants). --- ## Additional Information - Projects serving underserved or marginalized communities (BIPOC, low-income, geographically isolated, LGBTQIA+, disabled, refugees, immigrants) are strongly encouraged. - The fund values impact, equity, feasibility, and collaboration. - Past grants have supported food pantries, youth programs, health initiatives, and arts organizations. - Organizations with a history of effective service delivery and capacity for project implementation are favored. --- ## External Links - [Hardman Fund for North Adams — Program Page](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/james-and-robert-hardman-fund-for-north-adams) - [Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire) - [Sample Application (PDF)](https://btcf.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/images/Sample-Area-Fund-Application.pdf) - [Funder Home Page](https://berkshiretaconic.org) - [Contact Page](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |---------------------|-----------------------------|---------------------------------------|----------------------| | Leila Kaplan | Community Engagement Officer | [lkaplan@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:lkaplan@berkshiretaconic.org) | 413.229.0370 ext. 119 | | General Inquiries | — | [info@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:info@berkshiretaconic.org) | 413.229.0370 |

Hardman Fund for North Adams

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