Hardman Fund for North Adams Grant

Hardman Fund for North Adams Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Last Updated: November 19, 2025

Summary

The Hardman Fund for North Adams Grant supports projects that enrich the lives of residents in North Adams, Clarksburg, Florida, and Stamford, MA. Established by the Hardman families, it focuses on arts, historic preservation, health, education, and social services. The Fund prioritizes initiatives addressing emergency needs and encourages collaborations among organizations. Grants vary based on available funding and project significance, aiming to uplift communities facing economic challenges.

Overview

Grant Information The Hardman Fund was established by the families of James A. Hardman, Jr. (1909-1990) and Robert Hardman (1911-1978) to honor their memories and enrich the lives primarily of the residents of North Adams, but also of the neighboring communities of Florida and Clarksburg, MA, and Stamford, VT. The fund supports projects that cover all aspects of these communities, including the: arts, culture, historic preservation, health, human and social services, education and the environment. Awards The number and size of grants awarded will depend on the amount of funding available from the Hardman Fund, as well as the number and quality of applications received. The Hardman Fund Committee will consider large grants if a project is deemed to be of seminal importance to the North Adams, Clarksburg, Florida, MA and Stamford, VT community.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who can apply?Nonprofit organizations serving North Adams, Clarksburg, Florida or Stamford.

Ineligibility

Neither the Hardman Fund for North Adams 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.