Main Street Community Foundation Grants Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Overview
Geographic Scope: Connecticut communities of Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, and Wolcott
Eligibility: Organizations must be recognized as tax-exempt public charities under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
Focus Areas:
- Basic Needs
- Access to Opportunity
- Vibrant Communities
Background: Since the Foundation's founding in 1995, grant programs have been made possible through the generosity of many donors. The Foundation maintains competent, prudent administration and responsibly distributes grants to meet the changing needs of the community. Programs and policies continually evolve to remain responsive to community needs.
Contact Information:
- Main Street Community Foundation
- 120 Halcyon Drive
- P.O. Box 2702
- Bristol, Connecticut 06011-2702
- Phone: (860) 583-6363
- Fax: (860) 589-1252
Additional Resources: General guidelines are available for each grant program.
How to Apply
Application Information
Detailed application instructions and materials are not specified in the provided content. Applicants should visit the grants page or contact the Foundation directly for:
- Step-by-step application process
- Required materials and documentation
- Submission format and deadlines
- Specific narrative questions or LOI requirements
Contact the Foundation at (860) 583-6363 or visit mainstreetfoundation.org/grants for complete application details.
What Main Street Community Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 42
- Total given
- $909K
- Median grant
- $12K
- Range
- $5,100–$184K
- By dollars: Connecticut 100%. Top recipient cities: Bristol, CT; Southington, CT; Plainville, CT.
- 12% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 26% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
City of Bristol · Bristol, CT
Grants for library services and educational purposes
$184K
Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center · Bristol, CT
General support; grants for youth development; philanthropy & recreation & sports
$74K
Bristol Community Services · Bristol, CT
Grants for education
$51K
Bristol Health · Bristol, CT
Grants for general health
$51K
Salvation Army Bristol Corps · Bristol, CT
Grants for arts and culture and human services
$48K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Community services
- Community development
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