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

October 15, 2026

Grants typically range from $200 to $2,000 per project.

Supports projects that enhance music education and appreciation for students in North Adams Public Schools.

--- ## Description This grant supports projects that provide opportunities for students in the North Adams Public Schools to study and appreciate music. The fund is designed to encourage music education and enrichment through a variety of activities, such as instrument purchase or rental, music instruction, artist residencies, and field trips to performances. Proposals are welcomed from students, teachers, administrators, parents, nonprofits, and community members aiming to enhance music learning and appreciation within the district. --- ## Due Dates - October 15, 2026: Application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from $200 to $2,000 per project. - Grants are intended to support a variety of music-related projects and activities; awards may vary depending on the proposal and available funds. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants include: - Students, teachers, administrators, and staff of North Adams Public Schools - Parents, nonprofits, and community members proposing projects for the benefit of NAPS students - Projects must directly benefit students in the North Adams Public Schools. - Grants cannot be used to replace public funding for the school district. - The fund and foundation do not support organizations that discriminate based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or religious belief. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s online grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire). - Review criteria include: - **Excellence:** Quality and timeliness of the project, involvement of qualified individuals or groups. - **Impact:** Potential to positively affect the school community or individual students, focusing on the quality of impact. - **Ability:** Feasibility and thorough planning of the proposed project. - Applications are reviewed by the Gateway Fund’s governing board (including community members, parents, teachers, students, the Superintendent, and a Board of Education member, with at least one music expert), and final recommendations are reviewed by the foundation’s board of directors. --- ## Additional Information - Projects might include musical instrument purchase or rental, performance or recording equipment, private music instruction, artist residencies, or music-related field trips. - The fund is intended to build its endowment over time, so grant amounts may evolve in future cycles. --- ## External Links - [Program Guidelines and Details](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/north-adams-school-district-music-fund) - [Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire) - [Funder Homepage](https://berkshiretaconic.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | info@berkshiretaconic.org | | Phone | 413.229.0370 | | Contact Page | [Contact Us](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) |

North Adams School District Music Fund

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