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

October 15, 2026 (full application due)

$100–$4,000 per award; funding may be used for materials, professional fees, travel, and associated costs.

Supports projects that enhance and enrich arts and humanities experiences for students and teachers in the New Lebanon Central School District.

Mathematics, scientific, or athletic projects are not eligible.

--- ## Description This grant supports innovative projects that enrich the arts and humanities experience for students and teachers in the New Lebanon Central School District (NLCSD). Eligible projects include new programs, extracurricular activities, creative projects, visiting speakers, artists-in-residence, professional development, library resources, and class field trips. The fund encourages the inclusion of student writing activities and prioritizes projects with significant impact on the school community. Applications are reviewed by the New Lebanon Foundation's governing board and require final approval from the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Board of Directors. --- ## Due Dates - October 15, 2026: Full application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Grants range from $100 to $4,000. - Funds may be used for materials, professional fees, travel, and associated costs. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants: Students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community members proposing projects that benefit students and teachers in the New Lebanon Central School District. - Projects must focus on arts and humanities (broadly defined to include all cultural and humanities disciplines). - Not eligible: Mathematics, scientific, or athletic projects. - Grants cannot replace public funding for the school district. - Preference is given to activities within the school community and to projects with significant community impact. - Organizations that discriminate based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or religious belief are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire). - Review criteria include project excellence, potential impact, and feasibility. - The New Lebanon Foundation's governing board reviews applications and makes recommendations to the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Board of Directors for final approval. --- ## Additional Information - Applicants are encouraged to include student writing as part of their project. - Both individual and group projects are welcome, but projects with broad school community impact are prioritized. --- ## External Links - [Program page and guidelines](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/new-lebanon-arts-and-humanities-fund) - [Application portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire) - [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation](https://berkshiretaconic.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Method | Details | |---|---| | Email | [info@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:info@berkshiretaconic.org) | | Phone | 413.229.0370 | | Contact Form | [Contact Us page](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) |

New Lebanon Arts and Humanities Fund

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