Program Grants

2024 Grant Cycle is Closed.

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Learn more about applying for a WCF Grant-See the tutorial.

Supporting New or Existing Programs with Broad Educational Focus

The Watertown Community Foundation offers grants for new or existing programs with an educational focus (broadly defined) that are run by local organizations that serve Watertown, and are not offered through Watertown’s public schools.

Examples of programs eligible for Program Grants include:

• Arts, technology, and cultural programs

• Environmentally focused programs

• Historical preservation education projects

• Educational programs for the elderly

• Job-search or other related skills training

• Events/programs for infants and their families

Eligibility Criteria

Organizations must be public entities or nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and meet the following criteria to be eligible for a Program Grant:

• Serves Watertown residents or can document an existing partnership with an organization that serves Watertown residents AND

• Provides a program or service to the community.

Eligible organizations may apply for grants of $500 to $5,000.

Timeline

Beginning of April: Request for Proposals Posted

End of April: Applications Due

May: Applicants Notified

Submission Instructions

• Previous grant recipients will only be considered after completing the Grantee Reporting Form for the prior year’s grant.

• Applications must be completed online. Click on the “APPLY” button at the top of this page.

• Applicants will receive an email confirmation after your proposal is received.

Additional Materials 

Please email the following to info@watertownfoundation.org after submitting your application::

• Proof of your organization’s 501(c)(3) status (IRS Determination Letter)-New organizations only

Questions on the application process?  Send an email to info@watertownfoundation.org.