Katharine Matthies Foundation Grant

Katharine Matthies Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Katharine Matthies Foundation
Last Updated: March 18, 2026

Summary

The Katharine Matthies Foundation Grant aims to enhance educational, human services, and health care for underserved communities, particularly in the Lower Naugatuck Valley of Connecticut. Established in 1987, it prioritizes organizations preventing cruelty to children and animals. Grants typically last one year, with occasional multi-year support, focusing especially on the towns of Seymour, Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Shelton, and Beacon Falls.

Overview

The Katharine Matthies Foundation was established in 1987 to support and promote quality educational, human services, and health care programming for underserved populations. Special consideration is given to organizations that work to prevent cruelty to children and animals. The Matthies Foundation specifically serves the people of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. The majority of grants from the Matthies Foundation are 1 year in duration. On occasion, multi-year support is awarded.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicant organizations must serve the people of the following Connecticut towns: Seymour, Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Shelton, or Beacon Falls.