Lee Educational Enrichment Fund Grant

Lee Educational Enrichment Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Amount: US $100 - US $1,000
Last Updated: November 12, 2025

Summary

The Lee Educational Enrichment Fund Grant aims to enhance the educational experiences of students and teachers in the Lee Public Schools. This endowed fund supports various projects, including independent studies, new programs, and extracurricular activities. It prioritizes proposals that engage community volunteers and align with the school's strategic goals. The grant not only covers direct project costs but also fosters creativity and community involvement, ensuring a significant impact on educational excellence.

Overview

Grant Information The Lee Fund for Educational Enrichment is an endowed fund whose purpose is to enhance and enrich the educational experience of the students and teachers of the Lee Public Schools. Lee Fund for Educational Enrichment wants to ensure the highest level of achievement for the students and enhance their capacity to achieve excellence both in school and in the community. Possible projects include, but are not limited to: independent study; new programs; extra-curricular activities; individual creative projects, in or outside the classroom; visiting speakers; artists in residence; professional development for teachers; scientific, athletic, or technical equipment; library resources; field trips. New Opportunity: Organizational Grants for Arts Integration & Education Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation's Arts Build Community initiative is investing in how we can further strengthen the role of the arts and creativity as a vehicle for education, civic engagement and cultural awareness. The C4 Initiative through MCLA has established the Berkshire County Blueprint for Arts Integration and Education, a vision for what every young person in Berkshire County should have access to in arts learning given our region’s rich cultural assets. The Lee Educational Enrichment Fund is currently accepting grant applications from local organizations who wish to advance this effort within the school community. REVIEW CRITERIA Applications will be reviewed using the following criteria: Excellence: Is the project or service truly of a high quality? Is it the right time for the project? Does it involve qualified individuals/groups?Impact: What is the potential impact of the project or service on the school community? This does not mean the number of people involved, but rather the quality of the impact.Ability: Is the project well thought out and feasible?

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Students, teachers, administrators and community members for projects that enhance the educational experience of students and teachers in the Lee-Tyringham School District.Grants from the fund will not replace public dollars for the school district. Lee Fund for Educational Enrichment seeks primarily to help cover the direct costs of projects (not salaries). Possible projects include, but are not limited to: independent study; new programs; extra-curricular activities; individual creative projects, in or outside the classroom; visiting speakers; artists in residence; professional development for teachers; scientific, athletic, or technical equipment; library resources; field trips.

Ineligibility

Grants from the fund will not replace public dollars for the school district.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.