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

October 15, 2026

Up to $5,000 per project; single-year awards

Supports community projects that promote mental health, wellness, and resilience among South County residents, with a focus on underserved and marginalized groups.

--- ## Description The Better Together Grants, administered by the South Berkshire County Fund through the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, are designed to support projects that enhance mental health and wellness for residents in South County, Massachusetts. These grants fund both new and existing initiatives that foster resilience and well-being through community-building, positive social interaction, creative expression, physical activity, self-care, and mutual support. Special emphasis is placed on projects serving low-income, underserved, and historically marginalized adults and children. The program encourages diversity in programming and seeks organizations that incorporate a range of cultures, philosophies, and experiences. Funded projects must serve at least 10 participants and can include a wide range of activities such as counseling, respite services, educational or outdoor programs, parent groups, STEM and environmental programming, summer camps, peer-to-peer groups, and arts or cultural initiatives. --- ## Due Dates - October 15, 2026: Full application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Grants of up to $5,000 per project - Funding is for a single year - Awards are competitive and based on the strength of the application and alignment with program goals --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations, public agencies, or community organizations providing services to residents of the following towns in South Berkshire County, MA: Alford, Egremont, Great Barrington, Lee, Lenox, Monterey, Mount Washington, New Marlborough, Otis, Richmond, Sandisfield, Sheffield, Stockbridge, Tyringham, and West Stockbridge. - Community groups may apply under the fiscal sponsorship of a nonprofit organization. - Applications are accepted from single organizations or collaborative partnerships. - Projects must serve a minimum of 10 participants. - 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 by [logging in to the Berkshire Taconic grants portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkshire). - The deadline for submission is October 15, 2026. - Proposals should clearly describe the project, its intended impact, and how it will advance mental health and wellness in the community. - After project completion, grantees are required to submit an assessment of outcomes before being eligible for future funding. --- ## Additional Information - Priority is given to projects that serve marginalized, underserved, and under-resourced populations, including communities of color, low-income residents, geographically isolated individuals, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, refugees, and immigrants. - Applications are reviewed by a volunteer committee of South Berkshire residents, with final approval by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Board of Directors. - Selection criteria include project quality, potential impact, feasibility, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. --- ## External Links - [Program Guidelines & Application Portal](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/south-berkshire-county-fund-better-together-2) - [Funder Homepage](https://berkshiretaconic.org) - [How to Apply for Grants](https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants-scholarships/grants-how-to-apply-and-faq) - [Contact Page](https://berkshiretaconic.org/about/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | |-------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|------------------| | General Grants Inquiries | [grants@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:grants@berkshiretaconic.org) | 413.229.0370 | | Leila Kaplan, Community Engagement Officer | [lkaplan@berkshiretaconic.org](mailto:lkaplan@berkshiretaconic.org) | 413.229.0370 ext. 119 | ---

South Berkshire County Fund: Better Together Grants

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