Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

November 15 is Deadline for Armand M. Oppenheimer Environmental Fund

October 5, 2011

SHEFFIELD, MA—The Armand M. Oppenheimer Environmental Fund is accepting grant applications through November 15. The Fund seeks proposals from students, teachers, parents or nonprofit organizations for students in grades 7 through 12 in the towns encompassing Region 1 of Northwest Connecticut: Canaan, Cornwall, Falls Village, Kent, Lakeville, Salisbury and Sharon. Projects may take place on the school premises, within the curriculum or after school. Off-campus projects such as participating in bird counts, blazing nature trails, monitoring protected areas or other projects may also qualify for awards. Nonprofit organizations may also sponsor youth to carry out projects. Applications are available online.

A committee of local residents reviews applications and awards grants based on excellence of the project, impact on the school community and ability of the applicant to carry out the project.

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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