Watertown Community Foundation Announces

Fall 2021 Healthy Watertown Grants

The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) announces the release of the Fall 2021 Healthy Watertown Grants to support organizations that work to create new or existing programs to keep our community healthy. A total of $10,000 will be distributed through these health grants.

Past Healthy Grant awardees have included: Local food pantries; nutrition and meal programs for school age children and seniors; programs and services fostering healthy aging; mental health first aid training for first responders; programs designed to combat the opioid crisis and provide services and supports for individuals and families struggling with substance use disorders; and health-related programs for infants and their families.

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

The application deadline for the Healthy Grant Program is October 11, 2021.

Apply online here.

Eligibility information and details here

Information about all WCF grant programs are available on WCF’s website: www.watertownfoundation.org. Questions: jan.singer@ watertownfoundation.org

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The Watertown Community Foundation, a public, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, works to build and sustain a vibrant, close-knit community in Watertown – now, and for future generations. To accomplish this, WCF raises funds from individuals, families, businesses, and foundations; awards grants to nonprofits and community projects; and builds networks of donors, grantees, program participants, and stakeholders. 

Since its inception in 2003, WCF has awarded nearly $2,000,000 in grants to programs and organizations serving Watertown.

WCF Board of Directors: David Siegel and Darshna Varia, Co-Presidents; Robert Airasian; Albrik Avanessian; Emily Barclay; Jennifer Davis; Eleanor Donato; William B. Ford; Heather Leary; Mary Ann Mulligan; Antonia O’Hara; Maria Panaggio-Phillips; Anthony Paolillo; Christine Parker; Lora Sabin; Robert Shay; Curtis Teixeira; Elaina Themistos; Lauren Coughlin Unsworth; Kathryn White; Alishba Amin and Mona Houjazy, Student Board Interns