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

October 15, 2026

Grants typically range from $250 to $5,000 per project.

Supports creative and enriching educational initiatives for Mount Everett Regional High School students, encouraging projects beyond the standard curriculum.

--- ## Description Janet's Fund was established in memory of Janet Thieriot to honor her spirit and support creative activities for students at Mount Everett Regional High School. The fund aims to enhance educational excellence by providing resources for initiatives that encourage students and the school community to go beyond existing programs, reach their potential, and enrich the overall educational experience. It supports both broad-reaching programs and those benefiting individual students of exceptional promise, with a focus on fostering creativity, addressing the district's geographic challenges, and encouraging student-initiated projects. --- ## Due Dates - October 15, 2026: Application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Awards generally range from $250 to $5,000 per project. - Applicants are encouraged to request only the amount actually required and to seek matching funds (in-kind, volunteer, or cash donations) where possible. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants may be students, teachers, administrators, staff, parents, or community members connected to Mount Everett Regional High School. - Non-student/non-employee applicants must have their application signed by a Mount Everett principal or superintendent. - Proposals must enrich the educational experience of students and should not be part of the core curriculum. - Preference is given to: - Direct costs of initiatives (not staff salaries) - Projects with matching funds (in-kind, volunteer, or cash) - Initiatives that catalyze broader educational opportunities or have lasting connections to other school offerings - The foundation does not support organizations that discriminate on the basis of 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). - Applicants may be required to submit supporting documentation and obtain signatures as outlined in the eligibility criteria. - All grant recipients must submit a narrative grant report by the deadline indicated in their grant notification email; failure to do so will affect eligibility for future funding. - Grant recipients may be asked to make in-person presentations at year end. --- ## Additional Information - The fund encourages student-initiated projects and supports both broad-reaching programs and those for individual students of exceptional promise. - Applications are reviewed for excellence, impact, connection to district offerings, and feasibility by a committee including community members, school faculty, and the superintendent, with final approval by the Foundation's Board of Directors. --- ## External Links - [Janet's Fund Grant Page](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/janets-fund) - [Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire) - [Funder Home Page](https://berkshiretaconic.org) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Contact | |--------------|------------------------------------------| | Email | [info@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:info@berkshiretaconic.org) | | Phone | 413.229.0370 | | Contact Form | [Contact Us](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) | ---

Janet's Fund

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