Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

April 1 Deadline for Columbia County Nonprofit Groups

March 1, 2011

SHEFFIELD, MA—Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation announced today that April 1 is the deadline for grant applications to the Fund for Columbia County and the Quailwood Fund. These funds award grants to nonprofit groups, public organizations and community groups that improve quality of life for residents of Columbia County. The Quailwood Fund specifically supports programs benefiting the community of Red Rock and the Fund for Columbia County offers grants to programs throughout the county. In 2010, the Fund for Columbia County awarded over $35,000 in grants to 30 nonprofit groups. The Quailwood Fund awarded $9,800 in grants to 4 nonprofit groups. Since 1999, the two funds combined have granted over $800,000 to 160 Columbia County nonprofits.

Nonprofit organizations, civic entities or schools may submit applications. A committee of local residents reviews applications based on excellence of the project or service, impact on the organization or community and the ability of the applicant to carry out the project. Applications and guidelines are available online or by calling 413.229.0370.

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation builds stronger communities and improves the quality of life for all residents of northwest Litchfield County, CT; Berkshire County, MA; and Columbia County and northeast Dutchess County, NY, acting as an agent for positive change in the region. Since 1987, Berkshire Taconic has managed a growing collection of charitable funds created by individuals, families and businesses. Each year, the foundation distributes over $7 million through grants and scholarships for programs in the arts and education, health and human services and environmental protection, helping thousands of donors achieve their philanthropic goals and hundreds of nonprofits carry on their good work. Berkshire Taconic is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity.

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