The mission of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation is to build stronger communities and improve the quality of life for all residents in the areas it serves. This involves supporting various charitable programs and endeavors, including the promotion of education, the arts, and community development.
The NEDCorps 2.0 Immigrant Support Grant is designed to foster the development of new programs or the expansion of existing services aimed at the immigrant community in northeast Dutchess County. With a total of $35,000 available for funding, the grant prioritizes collaborative projects and initiatives that aim to improve the nonprofit infrastructure for serving immigrants. Individual grants may go up to $10,000 and are intended for nonprofits, municipalities, community organizations, or civic entities. The goal is to enhance educational attainment and financial self-sufficiency among the immigrant population through innovative and expanded services. Grant recipients are required to assess and report on the outcomes of the funded projects.