Dover Education Enrichment Grant

Dover Education Enrichment Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $3,500
Last Updated: November 11, 2025

Summary

The Dover Education Enrichment Grant, administered by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, aims to enhance educational experiences in the Dover Union Free School District. Established in 2014, it supports diverse projects across academic fields, arts, and community services. This grant provides opportunities for teachers, administrators, staff, students, and community members to propose innovative programs that enrich learning beyond standard funding. DEEP is committed to inclusivity and does not support discriminatory practices.

Overview

GRANT INFORMATION The Dover Education Enrichment Program (DEEP) is an education enrichment fund for the Dover Union Free School District in Dover, NY. The purpose of the program is to enhance and enrich the educational experience of the students and teachers in the schools of the Dover, NY Union Free School District. The program will use private philanthropic resources to provide grants to support the development of exciting and challenging programs that enhance the skills and opportunities for students. The program supports students in achieving their highest goals through a myriad of formal and informal programs that are focused on various academic fields, athletics, cultural programs and community services. DEEP is a community based effort that was established in 2014 to go above and beyond programs normally funded by local, state and federal funding. DEEP is seeking proposals for the students of the Dover Union Free School District for projects that will fulfill the mission of the Fund. Possible projects can span the arts, humanities, sciences, technology, athletics, agriculture, and the environment. They can include new programs, residency programs, visiting speakers, field trips or other enriching activities. Berkshire Taconic does not support organizations that, 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.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. WHO CAN APPLY TeachersAdministratorsStaffStudentsCommunity members of the Dover Union Free School District for projects that will fulfill the mission of the program.