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

October 15, 2026 (Project Grants)

Typical award: $500–$1,000 per project; larger awards are rare.

Supports high-quality arts projects that enhance K–12 students’ artistic development in Region One schools and six Northwest Connecticut towns.

--- ## Description Project Grants from the Arts Fund for Region One are designed to support initiatives that enhance students’ artistic development within the Region One school district and the six towns of the Northwest Corner of Connecticut. These grants fund high-quality arts projects that align with or complement school or district curricula, aiming to provide significant numbers of students with meaningful arts experiences. The program encourages collaboration between schools, artists, teachers, and the broader community to enrich the arts education landscape. --- ## Due Dates - October 15, 2026: Project Grants application deadline (full application due annually on October 15) --- ## Funding Amount - Typical project grant awards range from **$500 to $1,000**. - Larger awards may be made on rare occasions. --- ## Eligibility - Projects must enhance the artistic development of students. - The majority of students served must: - Be residents of one of the following Connecticut towns: **Canaan (Falls Village), Cornwall, Kent, North Canaan, Salisbury, or Sharon**. - Be in **kindergarten through grade 12** at the time of the funded activity. - The program does **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. - Incomplete applications will not be considered. --- ## Application Process 1. **Review Eligibility:** Ensure your project meets all eligibility requirements and aligns with the fund’s goals. 2. **Prepare Application:** Gather all required information and documentation. Address how the project meets the criteria of excellence (quality, qualified individuals, support for dance, visual, graphic, musical, or dramatic arts) and impact (benefits significant number of students, correlation to curriculum). 3. **Submit Online:** Apply via the [Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation grants portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire) by 11:59 p.m. Eastern on October 15. 4. **Review Process:** Applications are reviewed by the Arts Fund for Region One governing board and referred to the Berkshire Taconic Board of Directors for final approval. Decisions are typically made within 6–8 weeks. 5. **Notification:** Applicants will be notified by email regarding funding decisions. Reporting requirements will be included in the award notification. --- ## Additional Information - Most applications open online approximately six weeks before the deadline. - You can save your application as a draft and return to complete it. - Attachments should preferably be in PDF format; Word and Excel files are also accepted. - For technical questions or issues with attachments, contact the grants team. --- ## External Links - [Arts Fund for Region One – Project Grants Program Page](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/arts-fund-for-region-one) - [How to Apply for Grants – BTCF](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants-scholarships/grants-how-to-apply-and-faq) - [BTCF Grants Portal (Apply Online)](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire) --- ## Contact Information | Department / Name | Email | Phone | Webpage | |-------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Grants Team | [grants@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:grants@berkshiretaconic.org) | 413.229.0370 | [Contact Us](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) | | Grants Associate (Caitlin Healy) | [chealy@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:chealy@berkshiretaconic.org) | | | ---

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