The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation established the Fund for Columbia County to help strengthen communities and improve the quality of life for everyone in Columbia County.
Donor Name: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (BTCF)
State: New York
County: Columbia County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The fund serves as a resource to help organizations create and implement programs that make life safer, healthier, and more equitable for all residents of the county.
It is a priority of the foundation and the Fund for Columbia County to invest in education as a proven pathway to greater economic opportunity and financial security, specifically for youth facing financial and other barriers to achieving their aspirations. With these grants, the fund supports innovative projects and services that support high school and college-age youth in making a successful transition from school to work.
Potential areas of interest for these projects include:
- School year and summer field experiences including internships and apprenticeships with clearly stated objectives that provide work-based learning and meaningful job experience
- Entrepreneurial programming and opportunities
- Programs that build industry-specific work skills and experiences, with associated certificates
- Platforms to encourage and mentor youth-designed and youth-led initiatives that foster workplace skills
- School-based programs that support students in maintaining individualized learning plans, including specific career/work readiness skill development and experiences.
Funding Information
The fund anticipates a limited number of grants for one year ranging from $5,000 to $15,000.
Grant Period
Projects should be executed within 12 months of receiving funding unless arrangements are made with the Foundation to extend the project period.
Eligibility Criteria
Nonprofits that have been in existence for at least 3 years, schools, colleges, and civic entities that serve the residents of Columbia County are eligible. All applicants must have follow-up reports in good standing for any prior funding.
For more information, visit BTCF.
