Grant Available for 2 Taghkanic Families

Do you live in the Town of Taghkanic?

Are you head of a single caregiver household?

Do you have a child under 6 living with you?

Do you have an annual income at or below the following amount?:

2 people: $66,050

3 people: $74,300

4 people: $82,550

5 people: $89,200

6 people: $95,800

7 people: $102,400

8 people: $109,000

If you answered yes to all, the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation has launched a new two-year program to support single-caregiver families with young children. The BTCF Guaranteed Income program will provide $500 per month in unrestricted income for 24 months to two Taghkanic families. This program is administered by Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood.

Applications are open through July 1, 2025, and participants will be drawn randomly by lottery. Selection to the program will be kept strictly confidential.

Applying is easy. Here is a link to the lottery application.

https://greaterhudsonpromise.org/btcf-gicc

If you'd like to learn more, Colleen Lutz, Councilwoman from the Town of Ancram, will be hosting an informational session on June 21st from 1-3pm at Ancram Town Hall (1416 County Route 7, Ancram, NY 12502) All are welcome.

Deadline for lottery application July 1, 2025!