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

Rolling

$100–$500 per award; payment made directly to vendor

Supports elderly or disabled Berkshire County, MA residents needing therapeutic shoes not covered by insurance.

Applicants must show medical need and financial hardship; past recipients may reapply after two years.

--- ## Description The Kelley Therapeutic Shoe Fund provides financial assistance for elderly or disabled residents of Berkshire County, Massachusetts, who require therapeutic shoes not covered by insurance. Established by Jane Kelley through the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, the fund aims to support individuals who need shoe modifications to prevent foot complications and have been advised by a healthcare provider of the medical necessity. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need to qualify for support. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no fixed deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from $100 to $500. - Payments are made directly to the therapeutic shoe vendor rather than to the individual applicant. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be elderly or disabled residents of Berkshire County, MA. - The need for therapeutic shoes must be documented by a healthcare provider, specifically for shoe adjustments to prevent pressure areas caused by foot deformities. - Shoes must not be covered by insurance; applicants should verify this before applying. - Financial need must be demonstrated. - Individuals who have previously received support from the fund may reapply, but only after at least two years from their prior grant date. --- ## Application Process - Download and complete the [application form (PDF)](https://d2dyaz9s1qqs45.cloudfront.net/documents/Kelley-Therapeutic-Shoe-Fund-Application.pdf). - Submit the completed application as instructed on the form. - Most applications are reviewed within 6–8 weeks. - Payments, if awarded, are made directly to the shoe vendor. For general application guidance: - Review [BTCF’s grant application instructions](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants-scholarships/grants-how-to-apply-and-faq). - Contact the grants team if you have questions or need assistance. --- ## Additional Information - Applicants must ensure that their insurance does not cover the therapeutic shoes before applying. - File attachments should preferably be in PDF format; Word and Excel are also accepted. - Past recipients must wait two years before reapplying for another grant from this fund. --- ## External Links - [Kelley Therapeutic Shoe Fund Program Page](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/kelley-therapeutic-shoe-fund) - [Application Form (PDF)](https://d2dyaz9s1qqs45.cloudfront.net/documents/Kelley-Therapeutic-Shoe-Fund-Application.pdf) - [How to Apply for Grants – BTCF](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants-scholarships/grants-how-to-apply-and-faq) - [BTCF Grants Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [grants@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:grants@berkshiretaconic.org) | | Phone | 413.229.0370 | | BTCF Contact Page | [Contact Us](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) |

Kelley Therapeutic Shoe Fund

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