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

February 15, 2027

Awards typically range from $200 to $800, paid directly to the organization or vendor.

Supports students in select high schools who wish to participate in out-of-school holistic health, wellness, mindfulness, and related enrichment programs.

--- ## Description The Karen Kisslinger Fund, administered by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, honors the legacy of Karen Kisslinger by supporting students passionate about holistic health, wellness, mindfulness, and compassionate living. The fund provides small grants to help students participate in out-of-school time programs aligned with these values, including but not limited to yoga, mindfulness, meditation, holistic health, spirituality, and sustainable food and farming courses. The fund aims to foster ethical, compassionate, and healthy living among youth in the Berkshire, Northeast Dutchess, and Northwest Litchfield county regions. --- ## Due Dates - February 15, 2027: Application deadline (Karen Kisslinger Fund) --- ## Funding Amount - Typical awards range from $200 to $800. - Payments are made directly to the organization or vendor providing the program or course. - Recipients are required to submit a brief report about their experience after the program. --- ## Eligibility - Open to students at the following high schools: - Housatonic Valley Regional High School (Connecticut) - Webutuck High School (New York) - Monument Mountain Regional High School (Massachusetts) - Applicants must demonstrate interest and passion for holistic, health, and wellness practices. - Eligible activities include (but are not limited to): - Yoga classes or teacher training - Mindfulness and meditation programs - Holistic and integrative health courses - Spirituality, health, and healing programs - Sustainable food and farming courses - The fund does not support organizations that discriminate based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religious belief. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire). - Applicants should prepare to describe: - The quality and relevance of the chosen program - The potential impact on their life and studies/work - Their ambition and engagement in the enrichment opportunity - Applications are reviewed by the Karen Kisslinger Fund Committee, with final recommendations approved by the Foundation’s board. - For questions about eligible courses or the application process, applicants are encouraged to contact the Foundation. --- ## Additional Information - The fund focuses on students in Berkshire (MA), Northeast Dutchess (NY), and Northwest Litchfield (CT) counties. - Awarded funds are paid directly to the program provider, not the student. - Recipients must complete a report about their experience after participating in the program. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Karen Kisslinger Fund](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/kisslinger-fund) - [Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire) - [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation](https://berkshiretaconic.org) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:info@berkshiretaconic.org) | | Grants Assistance | [grants@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:grants@berkshiretaconic.org) | | Phone | 413.229.0370 | | Foundation Contact Page| [Contact Us](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) |

Karen Kisslinger Fund

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