Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

April 1 Deadline for Columbia County Nonprofit Groups

March 4, 2010

GREAT BARRINGTON, 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.

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 413.528.8039.

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation builds stronger communities and improves the quality of life for all residents of Berkshire County, MA; Columbia County and northeast Dutchess County, NY; and northwest Litchfield County, CT. Thanks to its generous donors, in 2009 Berkshire Taconic distributed nearly $7 million in scholarships and grants for programs in the arts and education, health and human services, and environmental protection. Berkshire Taconic is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization.

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