The Saunders Health Fund for Naugatuck
The Saunders Health Fund for Naugatuck funds projects that improve health and well-being for Naugatuck residents by reducing barriers to care, expanding resources, and promoting evidence-based health initiatives.
Funder: Connecticut Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical grant size: $10,000–$30,000; one-year awards; awarded annually.
Summary: Supports projects enhancing health and well-being by reducing barriers to care and expanding resources for Naugatuck residents.
Key Information: First-time applicants must schedule a required meeting with the program officer before applying.
Description
The Saunders Health Fund for Naugatuck is a competitive grant program established by the Saunders Fund for the Sick and Infirm of Naugatuck and administered by the Connecticut Community Foundation. The fund supports projects that reduce barriers to accessing essential resources, improve the physical and mental health of Naugatuck residents, and promote overall community well-being. Priority is given to initiatives that:
- Improve population health and ensure access to quality care and affordable, healthy food
- Empower residents to manage their health and well-being
- Expand and connect community resources to address unique local needs
- Foster cross-sector collaboration to enhance health outcomes
- Disseminate evidence-based prevention and chronic disease management programs
- Identify and address barriers to effective prevention models (e.g., transportation, affordability, responsive care)
The grant is awarded once annually and encourages new applicants and collaborative efforts.
