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 grant program, spearheaded by the Webutuck Quest for Excellence Fund, aims to support projects and initiatives that align with its mission to enhance the educational experience and achievement levels of students within the Webutuck Central School District. It focuses on funding endeavors that create a culture of academic respect, encourage high achievement, and inspire innovative and creative thinking among students. The grant supports a wide range of activities, including but not limited to independent studies, the introduction of new programs, extracurricular activities, individual creative projects, hosting visiting speakers or artists-in-residence, professional development for teachers that benefit students broadly, acquiring library resources, and organizing class field trips. The applications for funding are reviewed based on criteria of excellence, impact, and feasibility, emphasizing quality, creative high standards, and the potential to significantly positively affect the school community.