Deadline: 1-Mar-22
The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (BTCF) is seeking applications for its Green Pastures Fund to preserve and encourage small, community-based agricultural ventures which might include, but are not limited to: community-supported agriculture; local farmers’ markets; urban garden programs; agricultural scholarships; cooperative programming; internships; grantwriting; and marketing.
Funding Information
Grants generally range from $1,000 to $3,000. A total of $10,000 will be available for grants this cycle.
Eligibility Criteria
- Proposals are considered for new or ongoing projects of non-profit organizations or public agencies. No project will be funded for more than 3 consecutive years. Community groups that are not incorporated may apply using another nonprofit as a fiscal agent.
- Preference will be given to projects that can show additional sources of funding or in-kind support.
- Grantees must wait twelve months before applying for another grant from the fund.
The Foundation does not support organizations which in their constitution, by-laws, or practice, discriminate against a person or group on the basis of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religious belief.
Review Criteria
All applications will be reviewed according to the following criteria:
- Quality: How worthy is the project? Is it the right time for this project? Does it involve qualified individuals and organizations? Is it well conceived? Does it fit well with other related activities and regional priorities?
- Impact: What is the potential of the project to serve as a catalyst for action? Does it engage the community? Will it make a meaningful difference in the quality of the region’s resources?
- Ability: Can the applicant complete the project? Does the organization exhibit a demonstrated capacity to initiate and successfully execute similar projects? Are the appropriate staff members or volunteers involved? Is the staff/group capable and stable enough to perform the tasks necessary to complete the proposed project?
- Grant Impact: If the proposed grant is not received, will this project either be severely curtailed or not provided at all?
For more information, visit https://www.berkshiretaconic.org/bReceivebNonprofitsIndividuals/SearchApplyforGrants/GreenPasturesFund.aspx