The Fred and Helen Matteson Family Grant
Supports San Benito County nonprofits advancing music or non-traditional therapies for mental health, with priority for music therapy in dementia care.
Funder: Community Foundation for San Benito County
Due Dates: June 22, 2026 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$100,000 per organization; one grant per nonprofit
Summary: Supports San Benito County nonprofits providing musical or non-traditional therapies for mental health, with priority for music therapy in dementia treatment.
Description
This grant supports San Benito County nonprofits offering programs or research in musical therapy or other non-traditional therapies for mental illness, depression, and post-surgical rehabilitation. Projects focused on music therapy—especially those addressing dementia—receive special consideration. The grant aims to foster innovative approaches to mental health and rehabilitation within the local nonprofit community.
