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. To learn more about the application process, guidelines, and eligibility criteria, visit www.mainstreetfoundation.org/apply-for-grant.

The deadline to apply is March 24, 2023. 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 one week prior to the deadline.

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. The Foundation’s Distribution Committee, a volunteer group of appointed community representatives, recommends all grant decisions for final approval by the Foundation’s Board of Directors.