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

March 15, 2027 (Application deadline)

Awards between $500–$1,200; matching funds up to 50% of total cost.

Matching grants for women in MA or NY to support travel, equipment, training, or alternative healing, honoring Deborah Reich’s legacy.

--- ## Description The Moonlight Mile Fund is designed to empower women in Massachusetts and New York by providing matching grants to support their ambitions in study, athletic competition, professional training, or alternative healing. Established in memory of Deborah Reich, the fund aims to bridge the gap between dreams and reality for women who have demonstrated commitment to personal or professional growth. Grants are intended to cover up to half the cost of eligible activities, supporting perseverance and opportunity in line with Deborah Reich’s legacy. --- ## Due Dates - March 15, 2027: Application deadline (Moonlight Mile Fund) --- ## Funding Amount - Awards range from $500 to $1,200. - Grants will not exceed 50% of the total cost of the proposed activity (matching funds). - The award amount is expected to increase over time. - Payments are made directly to the organization or vendor. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must identify as women and be at least 18 years old. - Must be full-time residents of Massachusetts or New York. - Funding supports: - Travel or equipment for study or athletic competition - Professional training - Tuition or program-related costs - Alternative medicine and/or treatment - Applicants must have already raised part of the funds needed for their project. - The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation does not support organizations that discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religious belief. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted via the [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire). - Applicants should demonstrate: - Financial need - Serious interest in their chosen path - The potential impact of the program on their life, studies, professional development, or health - Applications are reviewed by the Moonlight Mile Scholarship Fund Committee, with final recommendations reviewed by the Foundation’s board of directors. --- ## Additional Information - The fund supports residents of Berkshire, Columbia, and Northeast Dutchess counties, but is open to all eligible women in MA and NY. - Awards are made as matching grants, so applicants must show partial funding is already secured. --- ## External Links - [Moonlight Mile Fund program page](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/moonlight-mile-fund) - [Application portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire) - [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation](https://berkshiretaconic.org) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | [info@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:info@berkshiretaconic.org) | | Phone | 413.229.0370 | | Contact Form | [Contact Us](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) |

Moonlight Mile Fund

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