The Margery and William Barrett Public Service Award is a project of the Fund for Adams, Cheshire and Savoy to acknowledge and support good citizenship among individuals in these communities.
Donor Name: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
State: Massachusetts
City: Adams, Cheshire, Savoy
Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes
Deadline: 10/15/2024
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Fund for Adams, Cheshire and Savoy was established at Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation in 1995 by Margery Barrett to support projects that enhance the quality of life for the residents in those communities.
Funding Information
The selected nominee will be asked to designate a nonprofit organization to receive a cash award of $1,000 in his or her name.
Who can apply?
Nominations for individuals who have a strong community commitment, a generous spirit and make a significant contribution to the towns of Adams, Cheshire or Savoy, MA through paid or volunteer work.
Eligibility Criteria
Nominations are sought from individuals, members of the public, staff or board members of nonprofit organizations, community organizations or public agencies that provide services to the citizens of Adams, Cheshire or Savoy. Nominees should have made a significant contribution to the towns of Adams, Cheshire or Savoy by either breaking new ground or improving the economic, educational, civic, cultural or social fabric of the community. Nominees should be of generous spirit and evidence strong community commitment. Nominations may be made on behalf of self or another person.
Review Criteria
The committee will review nominations according to the following criteria:
- Impact of the nominee’s work on the community
- The nominee’s leadership, perseverance and innovation
For more information, visit Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.
