Main Street Community Foundation is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations serving Plainville residents for grants from the Plainville Community Fund. The deadline to apply is March 13, 2026.

Nonprofit organizations located in Plainville and programs benefitting Plainville residents are eligible to apply for a grant. Grant requests should fall within the following program areas: basic needs, access to opportunity, and vibrant communities. To learn more about the application process, guidelines, and eligibility criteria, visit www.mainstreetfoundation.org/apply-for-grant.

Grants will be awarded from the Plainville Community Fund at Main Street Community Foundation. The Fund was established in 2006 by a group of Plainville leaders to create a permanent resource for charitable projects and programs that would enhance the lives of Plainville residents. Since 2006, Main Street Community Foundation has awarded over $160,000 in grants from the Fund, including $15,800 in grants in 2025.

Interested organizations must contact Whitney Shufelt (whitney@mainstreetfoundation.org), Director of Grants & Programs, or Alicia Krar (alicia@mainstreetfoundation.org), Grants Manager, at 860.583.6363 for a preliminary discussion at least one week prior to the deadline.