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

October 15, 2026

Grants typically range from $100 to $1,000; generally one-year duration.

Supports creative projects to enhance the educational experience for students and teachers in the Central Berkshire Regional School District.

--- ## Description The Seven Towns' Educational Enrichment Program, supported by the Seven Towns' Education Partnership Fund (STEP) at the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, provides small grants to support innovative and enriching educational projects in the Central Berkshire Regional School District (CBRSD). The program seeks to foster excellence and achievement by funding creative initiatives, extracurricular activities, and new programs that contribute to the academic and personal growth of students and educators. Projects may include independent study, new educational programs, extracurricular activities, visiting speakers, professional development, equipment, library resources, and class field trips. The fund prioritizes high-quality, impactful, and feasible projects that align with its mission to elevate educational standards and opportunities within the district. --- ## Due Dates - October 15, 2026: Application deadline (Full application deadline for Seven Towns' Educational Enrichment Program) --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from $100 to $1,000. - Grants are generally for one year. - Funding is intended to cover direct project costs (not salaries). --- ## Eligibility - Applicants may include students, teachers, administrators, staff, parents, nonprofits, and community members affiliated with the Central Berkshire Regional School District. - Projects must enhance and enrich the educational experience of CBRSD students and teachers. - Grants cannot be used to replace public funding for the school district or for salaries. - Priority is given to projects that: - Rely on volunteer efforts - Demonstrate additional means of support - 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 through the [Berkshire Taconic grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire). - Review criteria include: - Excellence and quality of the project - Potential impact on the school community - Feasibility and planning - Applications are reviewed by an advisory committee (parents, teachers, students, superintendent, and community members), with final approval by the Berkshire Taconic board of directors. --- ## Additional Information - Funding is for direct project costs only (not salaries). - Projects both inside and outside the classroom are eligible. - Examples of eligible projects: - Independent study - New programs or extracurricular activities - Visiting speakers or artists-in-residence - Professional development for teachers - Equipment or library resources - Class field trips --- ## External Links - [Program Guidelines & Details](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/seven-towns-educational-enrichment-program-step) - [Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire) - [Funder Homepage](https://berkshiretaconic.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |------------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | General Email | [info@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:info@berkshiretaconic.org) | | Grants Assistance| [grants@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:grants@berkshiretaconic.org) | | Phone | 413.229.0370 | | Contact Form | [Contact Us](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) |

Seven Towns' Educational Enrichment Program

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