The Janet’s Fund is seeking proposals to support enrichment programming in the Southern Berkshire Regional School District.
Donor Name: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
State: Massachusetts
County: Berkshire County (MA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/01/2022
Grant Size: $250 to $5,000
Details:
The goal of Janet’s Fund is to reach each and every student in the district giving an opportunity to dream, to pursue that dream, and to realize it.
Janet’s Fund supports initiatives that encourage the school community to stretch, to reach beyond existing programs, and, over time, to enrich the experience of all students.
Janet’s Fund supports both programs that serve a broad section of the school community and programs that benefit an individual student of exceptional promise and encourages student-initiated projects.
Funding Information
Grants awarded will generally range from $250 to $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants may be students, teachers, administrators, staff, parents or members of the community. Applicants who are not students or employees of the school district must have their applications signed off by an SBRSD principal or superintendent.
- Proposals must augment and enrich the educational experience of students in the school district and should not be part of core curriculum.
- Preference is given to proposals that request funds for the direct costs of initiatives rather than staff salaries.
- Preference is given to proposals that provide matching funds through in-kind, volunteer, or cash donations.
- Preference is given to projects that will serve as a catalyst to broader educational opportunities and are likely to have a lasting connection with other school offerings.
For more information, visit Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.