The Northeast Dutchess Fund seeks to support new or existing projects, programs or organizations that have a meaningful and positive impact on the residents of northeast Dutchess County, with particular emphasis on low income and/or underserved adults and children.
Donor Name: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (BTCF)
State: New York
County: Dutchess County (NY)
Town: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | In-kind
Deadline: 02/15/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Northeast Dutchess Fund was formed by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation in 2002 to build a charitable endowment to support the communities of Amenia, Clinton Corners, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Millerton, North East, Pine Plains, Stanford, Washington, Wassaic and Wingdale.
Types of Support
Requests will be considered for general operating support, new or existing projects and programs, and capital projects.
Funding Information
- Capital grants will require a one-to-one match either in cash or in-kind services or donations. Berkshire Taconic reserves the right to modify this policy on a case-by-case basis.
- Grants typically range from $2,500 to $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofits (including organizations with 501(c)(3) status or in an established fiscal sponsorship arrangement with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit), municipalities or community organizations that serve residents of Amenia, Clinton Corners, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Millerton, North East, Pine Plains, Stanford, Washington, Wassaic, and Wingdale are eligible to apply.
- Teachers, students, parents, or community members may apply for projects that enhance the educational experience for the youth in the aforementioned towns, if the project is not eligible for funding from an education enrichment fund, or if the project is in need of additional funding.
- Public agencies may apply for projects that enrich the experience of their residents or offer additional opportunities for public improvements. Please note that grants are not intended to replace tax dollars.
- Organizations and projects that have received prior support from the Northeast Dutchess Fund may reapply.
- The Northeast Dutchess Fund does not support organizations which in their constitution, by-laws or practice, discriminate against a person or group on the basis of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender/gender identity, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religious belief.
Review Criteria
Applications will be reviewed fairly and competitively by the Northeast Dutchess Fund Committee. This committee is comprised of residents of northeast Dutchess County who are active in community affairs. The selected recommendations will also be reviewed by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s board of directors. Selections are based on the review criteria stated below:
- Community Impact: What is the potential impact of the organization, project or service on the community? How does it engage the community? Does it address an unmet need in the community?
- Feasibility: Does the organization or individual exhibit a demonstrated capacity to initiate and successfully execute the mission or project? If the application is for a project, is the staff/group capable and stable enough to perform the tasks necessary to complete the proposed project?
- Quality: Is the proposal well-conceived? Is it the right time for this project? Is it cost effective?
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Projects that serve marginalized, underserved and under-resourced populations, including communities of color, low-income, geographically isolated, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, refugees, and immigrants are encouraged.
For more information, visit BTCF.
