Main Street Community Foundation is inviting nonprofit organizations serving Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington and/or Wolcott to apply for grants through its competitive General Grant Cycle. The Online Grants Center can be accessed through the Foundation’s website, and includes the application, the full guidelines and eligibility criteria.

The deadline to apply is March 25, 2022 at 4 p.m. Funding consideration will be given to, but not limited to, charitable projects in the areas of art and culture, community development, education, environment and animal welfare, health, human services, sports field maintenance and youth development.

In addition, Main Street Community Foundation is accepting grant applications for the Plainville Community Fund. Either the organization or the program for which funding is requested must be located in Plainville and be of benefit to Plainville residents. Applications are due March 11, 2022.

Interested organizations must contact Kate Kerchaert, Director of Grants & Programs, or another member of the grantmaking team at 860.583.6363 for a preliminary discussion at least 7 business days prior to the deadline.