The Saunders Health Fund for Naugatuck is sponsored by Connecticut Community Foundation. Managed by the Connecticut Community Foundation, this fund provides grants to support mental and physical health initiatives for residents in Naugatuck.

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Saunders Fund for the Sick and Infirm of Naugatuck Beth Messina 2026-03-24T16:58:40-04:00 The Saunders Health Fund for Naugatuck Established by the Saunders Fund for the Sick and Infirm of Naugatuck, this grant opportunity has funded projects that reduce barriers to accessing essential resources, improving the physical and mental health and overall well-being of Naugatuck residents.

• Typical grant size: $10,000–$30,000 • Who can apply: Nonprofits, organizations with a fiscal sponsor, municipalities/towns, libraries, and community partners serving Naugatuck Residents • Application cycle: Once annually • How to Apply: Review these guidelines and submit the General Grant Application in GoApply once the cycle opens. View past grantees on our website.

Initiatives that improve population health, ensure access to quality care, healthy and affordable food, and empowers Naugatuck residents to actively participate in managing their health. Efforts to expand and connect community resources to work toward a common vision of health that addresses the unique needs of Naugatuck. Promote collaboration from multiple sectors to improve conditions and outcomes related to health and well-being.

Community awareness and increased dissemination of evidence-based prevention and chronic disease management programs (ex. Cancer, diabetes, obesity, tobacco use, asthma, falls).

Identification of barriers to implement effective prevention models and development of strategies to address these barriers (e.g. medical transportation, affordability, responsive care) Saunders Health Fund for Naugatuck grant proposals are accepted once annually. See Saunders Health Fund grants awarded in 2025 The Foundation welcomes new applicants. We want to get to know our grantees and learn more about your work.

In advance of submitting a first-time request to the Foundation, applicants are required to set up an in-person meeting with the Program Officer who staffs the area of interest of the request. These conversations are an important part of the process and are tied to eligibility. Please contact the program officer to set up a meeting as soon as possible.

Staff contact information is listed at the bottom of each grant opportunity page on our website. For more information, please contact: Francesca Evangelista, Program Officer, fevangelista@conncf. org | 203.

753. 1315