Lee Bank Foundation Awards Grants to Nonprofits
LEE, Mass. — The Lee Bank Foundation has announced the allocation of $56,700 in grants to ten organizations serving the Berkshire region, marking its second funding round of 2024.
These grants, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, will bolster local initiatives addressing critical community needs.
The following organizations are recipients of the Lee Bank Foundation grants:
- Berkshire Bounty
- Berkshire South Regional Community Center
- Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Western MA
- Blackshires
- Community Access to the Arts
- Elizabeth Freeman Center
- Focus is Our Children
- Greenagers
- Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires
- Roots Rising
Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for the next round of funding can access the application and additional details via the Community Impact section of Lee Bank's website (https://www.leebank.com/community-impact/donations-sponsorships.html). The application deadline for the next cycle is September 1st, 2024.
Applicants must hold 501(c)(3) nonprofit status to qualify for grant consideration. The Foundation prioritizes programs that aim to narrow income and opportunity disparities within the Berkshire community. Funding requests should align with the Lee Bank Foundation’s focus areas, which include education, food security, economic development, health services, and mentorship initiatives.
Each organization is eligible to receive grant funding once within a 12-month period.
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