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 $129,000 in grants to support organizations and individuals in Plainville.

The 2023 annual grant cycle for the Plainville Community Fund is closed. The 2024 cycle will open in the first quarter, 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 2023 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 $129,186 in grants. Grants made in 2023 totaled $11,086 and supported the following organizations and programs:

Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center - $2,000
Imagine Nation Loves Plainville STEAM outreach programs for Plainville children

Plainville Community Food Pantry - $5,000
Intervention, Outreach and Referral Program providing food and other basic needs for Plainville residents

Plainville Senior Center - $1,586
The Caregivers Toolbox: A five-week Dinner Education series featuring pertinent topics on caregiving for elders

The Congregational Church of Plainville - $2,500
Music Sacred Project, a new concert series featuring a variety of music genres and musicians, 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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