The Katharine Matthies Foundation, established in 1987, operates under the management of Bank of America’s Connecticut office within its Philanthropic Solutions division. The foundation was created to support quality educational, human services, and health care initiatives that benefit underserved populations. In alignment with its mission, the foundation provides targeted grantmaking to enhance the well-being of residents in the Lower Naugatuck Valley area of Connecticut. Priority is also given to programs focused on the prevention of cruelty to children and animals.
This grant opportunity is geographically restricted to nonprofit organizations serving one or more of the following Connecticut towns: Seymour, Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Shelton, and Beacon Falls. Of these, proposals benefiting residents of Seymour receive special consideration. The program areas supported include education, health, and human services, with a preference for organizations addressing systemic challenges faced by underserved individuals.
The foundation accepts applications annually, with the submission deadline falling on May 1. Most grants awarded are for a one-year period, although in some cases, the foundation may provide multi-year funding. Applicants can expect notification of funding decisions within three to four months following the proposal deadline. All communications and grant notifications are delivered by letter.
The application process is administered online, with tools and support documents such as application procedures and help guides available in both PDF and Word formats. Organizations are encouraged to begin their application via the foundation’s online platform, where they can also return to applications in progress. Assistance with the application process can be obtained by contacting the foundation’s representatives through the designated email address.
Interested applicants should contact ct.grantmaking@bofa.com with inquiries, clearly stating “Katharine Matthies Foundation” in the email subject line. More detailed contact information is available in the official procedures documentation. Grant seekers are encouraged to review these documents thoroughly to ensure compliance with all application requirements and procedures.
