Main Street Community Foundation

Apply for a Grant

The Main Street Community Foundation of Connecticut welcomes grant requests from organizations that serve our geographic area, which includes Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington and Wolcott.

Interested organizations are asked to contact Jarre Betts, Director of Programs & Community Relations, or 860.583.6363 ext. 202 before applying to discuss the proposal and process.

2012 General Grant Cycle

Grants in 2012 will be available from funds in the areas of education, health, human services, sports field maintenance (in the towns of Bristol and Burlington), environment and arts and culture. Proposals specifically for the residents of Plainville will be considered following the guidelines for the Plainville Community Fund as provided below.

Click here for the 2012 General Grant Guidelines and Application.

James R. Parker Trust

Grants are made from the James R. Parker Trust at the foundation to charitable organizations that serve Burlington residents. The James R. Parker Trust was created in the late 1970’s through a bequest from Colonel James Parker to help meet the needs of the residents of the town of Burlington. Grants are made to either a public institution or private tax-exempt organization engaged in charitable activities as defined by Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Either the organization or the program for which funding is requested, must be located in the town of Burlington and/or be of benefit to its residents. Strong documentation must be provided from out-of-area agencies that individuals from the town are served, and such requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Applicants interested in applying for a grant from the James R. Parker Trust should use the General Grant packet above.

Plainville Community Fund

The Plainville Community Fund was established in 2006 by a group of Plainville leaders to create an additional resource for charitable projects and programs that would enhance the lives of Plainville residents. Grants are made to either a public institution or private tax-exempt organization engaged in charitable activities defined by Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Either the organization or the program for which funding is requested, must be located in Plainville and be of benefit to Plainville residents. Strong documentation must be provided from out-of-area agencies that individuals from Plainville are served, and such requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Click here for the Plainville Community Fund Grant Guidelines and Application.

Technology for Teens

Through an initiative started in 2005 by Bristol philanthropist Bob Fiondella, the Main Street Community Foundation will award several computers to area students to utilize in college. Applicants must be a current member of the Bristol Boys & Girls Club. Application deadline is March 30, 2012.

Click here for the 2012 Technology for Teens Grant Application.

Women & Girls’ Fund

Grants are made from the Women & Girls’ Fund at the foundation to organizations serving females of any age in the towns of Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington and Wolcott.

The 2011 annual grant cycle is complete. The process, guidelines and application are available in July of each year. If you have any questions, or are interested, you may contact us to discuss applications for 2012.