The Main Street Community Foundation, Inc. serves the communities of Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, and Wolcott. Its mission is dedicated to facilitating the well-being and betterment of these communities through the evolution of its programs and policies, aiming to respond effectively to the changing needs of the community.
The grant program administered by Main Street Community Foundation focuses on providing competitive grants to community organizations for planned future expenditures within specific program areas: Basic Needs, Access to Opportunity, and Vibrant Communities. Preference is given to projects or programs that respond to changing or emerging community needs, leverage or generate additional funding or resources, promote collaboration among non-profit agencies without efforts duplication, and enhance existing programs for sustainability.