Berks County Transition Coordinating Council Marty Kester Award Grant

Q: How much funding does Berks County Transition Coordinating Council Marty Kester Award Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

Q: When is the deadline for Berks County Transition Coordinating Council Marty Kester Award Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Q: Who is eligible for Berks County Transition Coordinating Council Marty Kester Award Grant?

Eligible applicants: High school seniors in Berks County with a documented disability. Geography: In Berks County; In Berks County with a documented disability.

Berks County Community Foundation Inc

Foundation Grants for Disabled Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

High school seniors in Berks County with a documented disability

Geography

In Berks County
In Berks County with a documented disability

Overview

The Berks County Transition Coordinating Council Marty Kester Award, established by the Berks County Community Foundation, supports high school seniors with disabilities in Berks County. This award recognizes students for their resilience and determination as they transition from school to employment. It aims to empower these individuals in pursuing career paths that align with their skills and aspirations, helping them achieve their goals in a supportive community.

Berks County Community Foundation
Berks County Community Foundation was founded in 1994 to help individuals, families, organizations and businesses achieve their charitable objectives. Since that time, the foundation has grown to manage hundreds of charitable funds. Each year, the funds distribute millions of dollars in scholarships and grants to support local students and nonprofit organizations and causes.
Berks County Transition Coordinating Council Marty Kester Award
The Berks County Transition Coordinating Council (BCTCC) Marty Kester Award supports graduating high school seniors with disabilities as they transition from school to employment. Students will be recognized for their determination, resilience, and commitment to pursuing a career path that aligns with their skills and aspirations.

Eligibility

Applicants must be high school seniors in Berks County with a documented disability.

What Berks County Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 178
Total given: $4.88M
Median grant: $13K
Range: $5,050–$750K

By dollars: Pennsylvania 94%, Virginia 2%, Maryland 2%. Top recipient cities: Reading, PA; Wyomissing, PA; Boyertown, PA.
30% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
22% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Berks Nature · Reading, PA

For general operating support

$750K
Foundation for the Reading Public Museum · Reading, PA

For collaborations and restorations at the reading public museum

$250K
Green Building Alliance · Pittsburgh, PA

For building sustainable, resilient, and thriving communities project

$185K
Tower Health at Home · Wyomissing, PA

For the tower health at home 5g device upgrade for epic

$140K
Spotlight PA · Harrisburg, PA

For the launch of the berks county bureau

$100K