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

October 15, 2026 (Full application deadline)

Up to $10,000 per award; total funding pool of $40,000

Supports new or expanded programs that strengthen services for immigrants in northeast Dutchess County, NY.

--- ## Description The NEDCorps Immigrant Support Grants, an initiative of the Northeast Dutchess Fund through the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, are designed to reduce poverty and increase financial resiliency among individuals and families in northeast Dutchess County, with a focus on the region’s immigrant population. The program encourages the development of new programs or the expansion of existing services for immigrants by nonprofits, municipalities, community organizations, and civic entities. Emphasis is placed on collaborative projects and expanding established programs into the region, with the ultimate goal of strengthening the nonprofit infrastructure and improving outreach and service delivery to immigrants. --- ## Due Dates - October 15, 2026: Full application deadline (NEDCorps Immigrant Support Grants) --- ## Funding Amount - Total available funding: $40,000 - Individual grant awards: Up to $10,000 per project Grant funds may be used for new program development or the expansion of existing programs serving the immigrant community in northeast Dutchess County. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants include: - Nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status or under fiscal sponsorship) - Municipalities - Community organizations - Civic entities - Applicants must serve residents of the following northeast Dutchess County communities: Amenia, Clinton Corners, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Millerton, North East, Pine Plains, Stanford, Washington, Wassaic, and Wingdale. - Only one application per organization per deadline is permitted. - Projects previously funded by the Northeast Dutchess Fund may reapply. - Collaborative projects are encouraged; a lead organization should submit the application with letters of support from partners. - Organizations that discriminate based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, political affiliation, or religious belief are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [application portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire). - Letters of support from community members or partners are strongly encouraged but not required. - An assessment of the project’s outcomes is required upon completion of the funded program or service and before applying for future funding. - Applications are reviewed by the Northeast Dutchess Fund Committee and approved by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Board of Directors. --- ## Additional Information - Requests will be considered for both new program development and expansion of existing services. - Review criteria include program quality, extent of impact, and feasibility. - Projects should address unmet needs and demonstrate community engagement and organizational capacity. - Reporting on outcomes is required before future applications. --- ## External Links - [NEDCorps Immigrant Support Grants program page](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/nedcorps-2-0-immigrant-support-grants) - [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation](https://berkshiretaconic.org) - [Online Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |---------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:info@berkshiretaconic.org) | | Phone | 413.229.0370 | | Foundation Address | 800 North Main Street, Sheffield, MA 01257-9503 | | Contact Page | [Contact Us](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) |

NEDCorps Immigrant Support Grants

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