Plainville Community Fund

 

Mission and History

The Plainville Community Fund was established at Main Street Community Foundation as a community endowment in 2006 by a group of community leaders in Plainville that came together with a common but simple goal: to enhance the quality of life for Plainville residents. This Fund creates a permanent resource for charitable programs and projects that benefit the town. Every dollar donated to the Fund and every dollar granted through the Fund benefits local nonprofits that help the residents of Plainville and raises the town’s quality of life.  

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Grant Distribution

Since 2006, the Plainville Community Fund has awarded over $160,000 in grants to support organizations and individuals in Plainville.

The annual grant cycle for the Plainville Community Fund is conducted during the first quarter of each year, and all information can be found on the Apply for a Grant page. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Click here to see the current year grants.

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Advisory Council and Committees

The Plainville Community Fund is led by an Advisory Council that is comprised of Plainville residents from various backgrounds. The Advisory Council regularly assesses the needs in town, which inform the grantmaking.

A Distribution Committee made up of local residents reviews grant applications and makes funding recommendations on an annual basis. Distribution Committee members represent many industries and sectors and have different life experiences that they bring to the Committee.

We welcome you to bring your ideas, talents, community spirit, and your dedication to your town to improve the lives of other residents. We encourage you to make a connection with Main Street Community Foundation to learn more about volunteering for the Plainville Community Fund. Contact the Foundation at 860.583.6363 or send an email to office@mainstreetfoundation.org. We'll make sure you get the information you need and the welcome you deserve.

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Contributing to the Plainville Community Fund

To make a donation directly to the Plainville Community Fund, please click here.
To contribute to any other funds, please visit our Donate Now page.

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Plainville Community Fund Grants

Since 2006, Plainville Community Fund has awarded $175,000 in grants. Grants made in 2026 totaled $15,144 and supported the following organizations and programs:

Chrysalis Center Inc. - $1,500
Promoting Independent Living for Homeless Older Adults in Plainville residing in the HEARRT House, a permanent supportive housing program for those living with mental illness and/or substance use disorders, to support recreation and wellness supplies

Pequabuck River Watershed Association - $3,030
Kern Park North Culvert Planting program for Plainville High School AP Environmental Science students to partake in a hands-on project focused on stormwater remediation and planting
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Merriman Family Fund

Plainville Community Food Pantry - $1,000
Intervention, Outreach and Referral Program providing food and other basic needs for Plainville residents

Plainville Board of Education- Plainville Community Schools - $1,500
Nourish to Flourish Parent and Child (K-5) Nutrition Classes teaching families how to prepare healthy, budget-friendly meals using fresh, local ingredients while providing recipes and resources to support nutritious eating at home

Plainville Early Learning Center - $1,875
Summer Enrichment Program serving 80 preschoolers to support its in-school presentation and activities providing safe, engaging opportunities that promote continued learning and social-emotional development

Plainville Public Library - $1,250
Discovery @ Your Library program to purchase children’s citizen science kits available to lend, enabling patrons to participate in real-world research to extend STEM learning, foster environmental awareness and strengthen science literacy

Plainville Senior Center - $1,714
Healthy Harvest Initiative to launch a community garden program designed to promote social connection, nutrition, and overall wellness among older adults

Plainville Wind Ensemble - $1,775
2026-2027 Concert Series to support a single performance during the 2026-2027 year

The Congregational Church of Plainville (CCP) - $1,500
CCP Presents… concert series featuring a variety of music and creative arts performances open to the public

To view previous years' grants awarded from the Plainville Community Fund, visit the Foundation's Grants Awarded page and click on the various years.

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