Crane Family Fund Grant

The Crane Family Fund Grant supports innovative projects at the intersection of environmental quality and community health. Beginning in 2024, applicants can apply for funding up to $4,000, with special consideration given to grassroots organizations and programs that engage at-risk youth. The fund promotes sustainable community health and environmental awareness.

The Crane Family Fund was established at Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation in 2008. The fund’s mission is to support projects that demonstrate innovation in the intersection of environmental quality and community health and well-being.Beginning in 2024, the Crane Family Fund committee will review applications to the Berkshire Environmental Endowment (BEE) Fund. Organizations are invited to make one application to be considered for funding from both the Crane Family and the BEE Fund. The BEE Fund supports nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools or civic community entities for projects focused on water quality and related land issues. Grants currently focus on grassroots organizations with preference for water-related educational projects that will engage Berkshire County youth. Priority is given to projects that will serve as a catalyst to broader educational opportunities and are likely to have a lasting connection with other educational/environmental programs.
Grants will range from $1,000 to $4,000.

Eligibility

Proposals are considered for environmental projects of nonprofit organizations that meet the fund’s mission.

Ineligibility

Neither Crane Family Fund nor Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation 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, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation or religious belief.