Applicants are invited to apply for the Greylock ABC Fund.
Donor Name: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
State: Massachusetts
County: Berkshire County (MA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 10/15/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Greylock ABC Fund was established at Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation following the dissolution of the Greylock ABC (A Better Chance) organization. The fund’s mission is to support the educational development of students of color and/or students of low socioeconomic status in grades pre-K through 12 (and their families) so that these students may have access to opportunities, attend college, and become leaders in the broader community.
Funding Information
Grants will range up to $7,500.
Eligiblity Criteria
Proposals are considered for projects of nonprofit organizations and public school districts that meet the fund’s mission.
The fund will support two general categories of programs for students in pre-kindergarten and K-12 public schools in Northern Berkshire County and Pittsfield multicultural education and/or academic preparation. The latter program type must benefit students of color and/or students of low socioeconomic status including but not limited to:

Child development and learning programs for early/elementary and middle school students
Tutoring and mentoring
College Preparation

This fund supports multicultural education in schools to the benefit of all demographic groups, as well as education that promotes racial and socioeconomic equity and understanding.
Review Criteria
Applications will be reviewed using the following criteria:

Alignment

How well this project aligns with the fund mission.

Community Impact

What is the potential impact of the project or service? What needs does it address?

Population served

Priority will be given to projects serving marginalized, underserved and under-resourced populations, particularly individuals of color and low socio-economic status.

Caliber

Is the proposal well-conceived? Does it involve individuals or organizations with relevant experience? Is it cost effective?

Feasibility

Can the applicant demonstrate the capacity to initiate and successfully complete the project? Will there be appropriate staff members or volunteers involved?

For more information, visit BTCF.