Richmond Educational Enrichment Fund Grant

The Richmond Educational Enrichment Fund Grant, managed by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, aims to enhance educational experiences for students and teachers at Richmond Consolidated School. Open to students, teachers, and community members, it supports diverse projects including new programs and creative initiatives. Priority is given to proposals demonstrating volunteer efforts and additional support. Notably, grants cannot replace public funding or cover salaries, and discrimination in any form is not tolerated.

The Richmond Educational Enrichment Fund (REEF) is an endowed fund whose purpose is to enhance and enrich the educational experience of the students and teachers in the Richmond Consolidated School (RCS). REEF 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.
REEF is seeking proposals for grants from students, teachers, administrators, staff, parents, nonprofits and members of the community of the Richmond Consolidated School for projects that will fulfill the purposes of the Fund.
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; class field trips.

Eligibility

Who can apply:Students, teachers, administrators and community members for projects that enhance and enrich the educational experience in the Richmond Consolidated School.

Ineligibility

Grants from the Fund will not replace public dollars for the school district.REEF seeks primarily to help cover the direct costs of projects (not salaries). Berkshire Taconic does not 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, political affiliation or religious belief.