Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded. Applications are due Monday, August 1. The Berkshire Environmental Endowment Fund supports projects that focus on improving water quality and protecting the community's natural resources. Applicants must be able to match the grant in cash or in-kind services. The fund has $21,500 available for grant-making. Applications are due Friday, September 30. For schools The Berkshire Hills Fund for Excellence supports extracurricular projects that inspire and engage students in the Berkshire Hills Regional School District including field trips, building projects, artists-in-residence, travel grants for clubs, and robotics and nutrition programs. Applications are due Monday, September 19. For artists The Artist's Resource Trust Fund for Individuals provides grants to artists aged 35 or older who seek funding to produce, exhibit, or commission their work. Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded. Applications are due Monday, August 1.