The Berkshire Bank Foundation is seeking applications to support programs that work to provide everyone an equal opportunity for economic prosperity.
Donor Name: Berkshire Bank Foundation
States: Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island
Counties: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): Ongoing
Details:
The Berkshire Bank Foundation is committed to investing in the success and vibrancy of those living and working in their local communities. By providing financial support, it’s their goal to offer access to opportunities for populations that have been disproportionally and unfairly underserved.
They support programs in communities served by Berkshire Bank that focus on one of four focus areas:
- Small Business – Supporting small business growth and entrepreneurship through access to capital, education, and technical assistance, with an emphasis on greater access to minority, women, and LGBTQ+-owned businesses.
- Financial Inclusion – Investing in programs that foster a pathway to upward economic mobility and overall well-being, with a focus on supporting the underbanked and unbanked.
- Housing – Providing access to quality affordable housing to help individuals and families gain financial stability and achieve long-term wealth, including providing a pathway to first-time homeownership for people of color, women, and other marginalized groups.
Priorities
- Programs and projects that benefit more than 51% of low-moderate income individuals.
- Programs and projects that offer Berkshire Bank employees opportunities to be involved through volunteer efforts and board service.
- Programs and projects with a demonstrated, tangible record of success.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for grant funding organizations must:
- Be recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Organizations that are not 501©3 are not eligible.
- Apply for a program or project that meets one of the Foundation’s focus areas.
- Submit a completed Foundation Grant Application through our online system and provide such other documentation as may be requested. Berkshire Bank Foundation will not respond to written inquiries seeking financial support.
Must be located in or primarily serve one of the following communities (and/or its affiliates)
- Massachusetts: Berkshire County, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Franklin County, Worcester County, Middlesex County, Essex County, Suffolk County, Norfolk County
- New York: Albany County, Schenectady County, Saratoga County, Washington County, Columbia County, Warren County, Rensselaer County, Fulton County, Montgomery County, Onondaga County, Oneida County, Herkimer County
- Connecticut: Hartford County, Tolland County, New London County, Windham County, New Haven County
- Vermont: Bennington County, Rutland County, Windsor County
- Rhode Island: Washington County, Newport County, Providence County, Kent County.
For more information, visit Berkshire Bank Foundation Grant.
