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

Rolling

Small grants, typically $100–$500 per project; one-time support.

Supports nonprofit organizations and agencies assisting recent immigrants in the Berkshires with basic needs and integration.

Grants are reviewed on a rolling basis; responses typically within eight weeks.

--- ## Description The program provides small grants to nonprofit organizations and public agencies delivering services to recent immigrants in the Berkshires. Its mission is to ease the transition of immigrants into their new lives by supporting projects that address their basic needs, such as clothing, dental care, transportation, housing deposits, or educational materials. The fund operates with principles of inclusivity and non-discrimination, aiming to make a meaningful impact on the welfare, integration, and quality of life of immigrants in the community. --- ## Due Dates - Rolling (applications accepted year-round; advisory board meets several times a year and aims to respond within eight weeks) --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant size: $100–$500 per project - Grants are generally one-time awards intended to meet immediate and basic needs --- ## Eligibility - **Who can apply:** - Nonprofit organizations and public agencies providing services to recent immigrants in the Berkshires - Individuals (recent immigrants) may seek grants for immediate, basic needs via nonprofit organizations or public agencies - **Eligible projects:** Must address basic needs of recent immigrants (e.g., clothing, dental care, transportation, housing deposits, educational materials) - **Non-discrimination:** The fund will not support organizations that discriminate based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, political affiliation, or religious belief --- ## Application Process - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis - Submit requests via email to [grants@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:grants@berkshiretaconic.org) - The advisory board reviews applications and typically responds within eight weeks - Review criteria include the potential impact on immigrants’ basic needs and the appropriateness of the request --- ## Additional Information - The New World Fund also offers a separate scholarship for new immigrants at Berkshire Community College (see [scholarship details](https://berkshiretaconic.org/scholarships/new-world-fund-scholarship)) - Grants are designed to be flexible and responsive to immediate needs --- ## External Links - [Program Details & Application Instructions](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/new-world-fund-of-the-berkshires) - [Funder Home Page](https://berkshiretaconic.org) - [Contact Page](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------|----------------------------------------------| | Email | [grants@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:grants@berkshiretaconic.org) | | Phone | 413.229.0370 | | Address | 800 North Main Street, Sheffield, MA 01257-9503 | | General | [Contact Form](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) |

New World Fund of the Berkshires

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