Main Street Community Foundation is proud to have recently awarded a total of $167,740 through its General Grant Cycle. The grants will support forty-seven local organizations to further their reach and meet the needs of residents in Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, and Wolcott. Since its establishment in 1995, MSCF has awarded grants and scholarships totaling nearly $36 million and is one of the leading grantmakers in the Central Connecticut region. To view all grants awarded in this cycle, visit mainstreetfoundation.org/grants-awarded#general.

General Grant Cycle awards support basic needs, increase access to opportunities, and create vibrant communities to meet the needs of the communities served by the Foundation. Grants are distributed from endowed funds established by donors to support local communities and causes they are passionate about, from arts and culture, to food and housing, and mental health and wellbeing.

Applications for the General Grant Cycle are submitted annually in the spring, and are thoughtfully reviewed by local residents that volunteer on MSCF’s Distribution Committee. The Committee reviews all proposals, conducts site visits, and makes funding recommendations to the Foundation’s Board of Directors. This annual process ensures that the nonprofits’ goals and programs are feasible and align with the fund donor’s intent.

To learn more about the Main Street Community Foundation, visit mainstreetfoundation.org.