Healthy Watertown Grant

2023 Grant Cycle Closed

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Ensuring the Health of the Watertown Community

The Watertown Community Foundation offers grants to organizations to create new or support existing programs that keep Watertown’s residents and families healthy. Up to $15,000 will be distributed in 2023.

Programs supported by Healthy Watertown Grants in the past have included: 

• Local food pantries in Watertown

• Local programs providing food assistance or purchasing credits for Watertown residents

• Nutrition and meal programs for Watertown's school-age children and seniors

• Programs and services fostering healthy aging in Watertown

• Mental health first aid training for first responders serving Watertown

• Programs designed to combat the opioid crisis and provide services and supports for individuals and families in Watertown who struggle with substance use disorders

• Health-related programs for infants and their families in Watertown

Health programs that serve students in Watertown’s public schools should apply for an School Program Grant. More information can be found here.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, your program must:

• Be run by a public entity, non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, or an organization that is sponsored by a Watertown-based 501(c)(3) organization. Organizations with a 501(c)(4) tax status are not eligible for support.

• Be based in Watertown and serve the city's residents. If based outside of Watertown, your organization must be able to demonstrate a partnership/collaboration with a Watertown non-profit and that your program directly benefits the health of Watertown residents.

• Provide a program or service that benefits the health of the Watertown community.

Eligible organizations may apply for a maximum of $2,000. The average amount awarded will range from $500 to $1,500.

Timeline

October 11, 2023: Request for Proposals Posted

November 1, 2023: Applications Due

Late November, 2023: Applicants Notified

Submission Instructions

• Previous grant recipients will only be considered after completing a Grantee Reporting Form for the prior year’s grant.

• Applications must be completed online.

• Applicants will receive an email confirmation after your proposal is received.

Questions? Email: info@watertownfoundation.org