SEED is seeking proposals for the Pine Plains Central School District for projects that will fulfill the mission of the fund.
Donor Name: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
State: New York
Town: Pine Plains
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/31/2022
Grant Size: $1,000 to $3,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
SEED is an education enrichment fund for the Pine Plains Central School District in Pine Plains, N.Y. The purpose of SEED is to enhance and enrich the educational experience of the students and teachers in the schools of Pine Plains, N.Y. The fund will use private philanthropic resources to provide grants to support the development of exciting and challenging programs that enhance the skills and opportunities for students.
Funding Information
Grants awarded will generally range from $1,000 to $3,000 for the first several years as SEED builds its endowment. All grant monies must be spent within twelve months of being awarded, or be returned to SEED.
Eligibility Criteria
- Teachers, administrators and staff of the Pine Plains Central School District and nonprofits that will fulfill the mission of the fund.
- Grants from the fund will not replace public dollars for the school district. SEED seeks primarily to help cover the direct costs of projects (not salaries). Preference will be given to creative educational projects and programs.
- Possible projects include, but are not limited to independent study, new programs, residency programs, visiting speakers, library resources, and scientific, athletic, or technical equipment.
- Berkshire Taconic does not support organizations that, in their constitution, by-laws, or practice, discriminate against a person or group on the basis of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religious belief.
For more information, visit Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.
