The Plainville Community Fund provides funding to eligible community organizations that serve the residents of Plainville.
Donor Name: Main Street Community Foundation
State: Connecticut
Town: Plainville
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/21/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The fund was established in 2006 by a group of Plainville leaders who were interested in creating an additional resource for charitable projects and programs that would enhance the lives of Plainville residents. Grant requests should fall within the following program areas: Basic Needs, Access to Opportunity, and Vibrant Communities.
Preference is given to a proposal if the program/project:
- Increases the program’s impact/reach through collaborations or partnerships
- Responds to changing or emerging needs in the community
- Demonstrates that there is an established need if this is a new program
- Leverages or generates other funding resources
- Enhances an existing program.
Funding Information
Grants typically range from $1,500 to $3,000.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for funding from the Plainville Community Fund, organizations must meet the following criteria:
- Grants are made for a charitable purpose and must serve the public to be a charitable expenditure. General Competitive Grants are awarded to 501(c)(3) not for profit organizations and 170(c)(1) public or governmental units.
- Either the organization or the program for which funding is requested, must provide a service to the residents of Plainville. Strong documentation must be provided from out-of-area organizations that they serve individuals from the six-town service area.
- A Statement of Non-Discrimination Policy must be signed.
- Repeat requests from agencies are certainly welcome.
- Follow up reports from all closed grants must have been completed and returned to Main Street Community Foundation. If they have not, the organization will not be eligible for funding.
For more information, visit Main Street Community Foundation.
