Funding Amount

Up to US $750

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

  • Individuals & families in need of medical financial assistance in the towns of North Canaan, Canaan (Falls Village), Cornwall, Goshen, Kent, Norfolk, Sharon, Salisbury/Lakeville and Warren in CT.Applications are accepted on behalf of clients by health & social service agency representatives or…
  • Applicants who have received a Blue Horizon grant are invited to reapply for future funding should they still be in need of medical financial assistance.
  • Awards are generally up to $750 but may increase depending on financial need.

Overview

The Blue Horizon Health Fund, managed by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, provides financial assistance for medical expenses to individuals and families in need within specific Connecticut towns. This includes coverage for therapeutic, chiropractic, and surgical care for those who are indigent and helpless, regardless of background. Applications can be submitted by health and social service representatives on behalf of clients, ensuring accessible support for those facing medical challenges.

Note: Please be in touch with the social worker in your town, who can submit an application on your behalf.
The Blue Horizon Health Fund supports individuals by paying for medical expenses including: therapeutic, chiropractic, naturopathic and surgical care and treatment of indigent, sick and helpless persons regardless of race, color or creed who reside in the towns of North Canaan, Canaan (Falls Village), Cornwall, Goshen, Kent, Norfolk, Sharon, Salisbury/Lakeville and Warren.

Eligibility

Individuals & families in need of medical financial assistance in the towns of North Canaan, Canaan (Falls Village), Cornwall, Goshen, Kent, Norfolk, Sharon, Salisbury/Lakeville and Warren in CT.Applications are accepted on behalf of clients by health & social service agency representatives or clergy and may be submitted by fax, email or mail. Applicants who have received a Blue Horizon grant are invited to reapply for future funding should they still be in need of medical financial assistance.Awards are generally up to $750 but may increase depending on financial need.

What Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
381
Total given
$12.76M
Median grant
$17K
Range
$5,100–$1.01M
  • By dollars: Massachusetts 52%, New York 27%, Connecticut 15%. Top recipient cities: Pittsfield, MA; New York, NY; Great Barrington, MA.
  • 5% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 28% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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    $1.01M

  • Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Inc · Becket, MA

    Arts, culture, and humanities

    $869K

  • North East Community Center Inc · Millerton, NY

    Human services

    $412K

  • Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood Inc · Hudson, NY

    Human services

    $311K

  • Bridge · Lee, MA

    Human services, agriculture, food, nutrition

    $267K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Hardship
  • Healthcare

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