1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
Rolling deadline; advisory board meets several times a year as applications are received.
New World Fund Grants is a grant from Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation that funds services and direct assistance for recent immigrants in the Berkshire region. Established in memory of Gerald Dickler, whose immigrant parents struggled to provide for their family, the fund supports both nonprofit organizations and individuals. Nonprofits and public agencies may apply for program grants serving the immigrant population.
Individuals may seek funding for immediate and basic needs such as winter clothing, dental care, vehicle safety equipment, housing deposits, or college textbooks. Organizations must not discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or political or religious affiliation.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation | New World Fund of the… Fund Types & Gift Options How to Apply for Scholarships Get Involved with the Equity Initiative BTCF Guaranteed Income for Columbia County Fund Types & Gift Options How to Apply for Scholarships Get Involved with the Equity Initiative BTCF Guaranteed Income for Columbia County New World Fund of the Berkshires Nonprofit organizations providing services to recent immigrants to the Berkshires.
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 without prejudice and with their principles of selflessness in mind.
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.
Neither The New World Fund nor Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation 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, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation or religious belief.
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. Potential impact of the project on immigrants’ basic needs.
An advisory board will review the applications and award grants based on the applicant’s need and the appropriateness of the request. The board will meet several times a year, as applications are received, and will try to respond within eight weeks.
NEW WORLD FUND SCHOLARSHIP 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. Learn more about eligibility and apply . Contact grants@berkshiretaconic.
org info@berkshiretaconic. org Applicant Login - Grants for Nonprofits and Individuals Applicant Login - Scholarships Website designed by Envision
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits serving Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $100 to $500 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.