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

October 15, 2026

$1,000–$5,000 per award; typically one-year grants

Supports emerging and evolving artists in the Berkshire Taconic region to create, develop, and present new work.

--- ## Description The Martha Boschen Porter Fund provides support to emerging artists or those undergoing a significant change in their artistic direction, enabling the creation and presentation of new work. The fund is designed to foster artistic innovation and nurture artists at pivotal points in their careers, with the goal of enhancing both their professional development and the visibility of their work. While the primary focus is on individual artists, organizations that commission artists or offer them new opportunities are also eligible to apply. The fund seeks to cultivate a more innovative and supportive environment for artists in the Berkshire Taconic region by providing resources to help make their work accessible to the public and to encourage creative thinking about their artistic futures. --- ## Due Dates - October 15, 2026: Full application deadline for the Martha Boschen Porter Fund --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $5,000. - Grants may be used for any expense that enhances the artist's ability to create new work. - Awards are considered income; recipients are responsible for applicable taxes, and a 1099 form will be filed with the IRS. - Funding is typically for a one-year period. --- ## Eligibility - Open to artists (in all media) who are full-time residents of the Berkshire Taconic region (Berkshire County, MA; Northeast Dutchess County, NY; Columbia County, NY; Northwest Litchfield County, CT) for at least two years prior to applying. - Artists with a significant connection to the region may also apply. - Both creative and interpretive artists are eligible (e.g., visual artists, writers, performers, musicians, dancers, digital/new media artists). - Organizations in the region that commission artists or provide new opportunities for artists may also apply. - Previous Boschen Fund awardees may reapply no sooner than five years after their last award. - Beginning in 2023, funding is also available for education and training for adult artists, including professional development and entrepreneurship training. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the [SlideRoom portal](https://berkshiretaconic.slideroom.com/#/login). - Applicants need to create a SlideRoom account to upload samples of their work and complete the application. - Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern on the deadline date. - Most applications open approximately six weeks before the deadline. - The application will be reviewed by an advisory board of artists and arts professionals from the region, with recommendations sent to the Foundation for approval. - Applicants are required to document the work performed under the grant. - Decisions are typically made within 6-8 weeks after the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - The review process evaluates the excellence of the artist's work, the potential of the proposed project, and the likely impact of the grant. - Grants may be used for any expense that enhances the artist's ability to create new work, including materials, production costs, and professional development. - Awards are considered taxable income. --- ## External Links - [Martha Boschen Porter Fund program page](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/martha-boschen-porter-fund) - [Application portal (SlideRoom)](https://berkshiretaconic.slideroom.com/#/login) - [How to Apply for Grants – General BTCF guidelines](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants-scholarships/grants-how-to-apply-and-faq) - [Contact BTCF](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------| | Grants Team | [grants@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:grants@berkshiretaconic.org) | 413.229.0370 | | General Information | [info@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:info@berkshiretaconic.org) | |

Martha Boschen Porter Fund

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