Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

Grant Guidelines: SEED - Sustaining Education Enrichment and Development

SEED is an education enrichment fund for the Pine Plains Central School District in Pine Plains, NY. The purpose of SEED is to enhance and enrich the educational experience of the students and teachers in the schools of Pine Plains, NY. 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 both students and faculty.

The fund supports students in achieving their highest goals through a myriad of formal and informal programs that are focused on various acedemic fields, athletics, cultural programs and community services.

SEED is a community based effort that was established in 2011 to go above and beyond programs normally funded by local, state and federal funding.

Eligibility

For 2012, SEED is inviting 5 programs to apply for a grant. Applications will be accepted from faculty invited to apply only. The application deadline is February 10.

Grants from the SEED Fund will not replace public dollars for the school district.

Review Criteria

Applications will be reviewed by the SEED Advisory Board, comprised of community members who raise funds for SEED and oversee the distribution of funds.

If you have any questions about the fund, email us at programs@berkshiretaconic.org.