New World Fund of the Berkshires Grant

The New World Fund of the Berkshires supports recent immigrants through small grants ranging from $100 to $500. Established in memory of Gerald Dickler, it aims to ease the transition for immigrants by providing assistance for basic needs such as winter clothing, dental care, and educational expenses. The fund also offers scholarships for new immigrants studying at Berkshire Community College, promoting selflessness and community support.

Grant Information
The New World Fund was established in memory of Gerald Dickler, father of the founder, whose immigrant parents struggled most of their lives to provide for their children’s welfare and education. The fund will operate with out prejudice and with their principals of selflessness in mind.
The New World Fund also offers a scholarship for new immigrants who have been in the United States for five years or less and are studying toward a degree at Berkshire Community College.
Awards
The New World Fund was established to give support and encouragement to recent immigrants to the Berkshires (and to programs designed to help them) through small grants usually in the $100 to $500 range that will ease the transition into their new lives.

Eligibility

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations providing services to recent immigrants to the Berkshires.Individuals may seek grants for immediate and basic needs, such as buying winter clothes, having their teeth fixed, getting snow tires for their cars, making a deposit on rental housing or buying books for college.Nonprofit organizations or public agencies may apply for grants to support programs serving this population.