The Main Street Community Foundation is commemorating its 30th anniversary by launching a special funding initiative called the Circa 1995 Grant Opportunity. This grant is designed to support local nonprofits operating in six specific Connecticut communities and aims to strengthen community programs through targeted funding. The total funding available through this opportunity is $30,000, which will be distributed among up to ten nonprofit recipients.
Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that maintain an operational office in one of the following Connecticut communities: Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, or Wolcott. Additionally, the organization must provide programs or services that directly benefit residents of any of these six communities.
The application process includes submitting a written response to a specific prompt. While details of the prompt are not disclosed in the provided information, applicants must obtain the full application package by contacting the foundation directly. The deadline to submit completed applications is June 16, 2025.
Grant recipients will be chosen through a unique, community-involved process. The final decisions will be made during The Main Event 30th Anniversary Celebration titled “Meet Us On Main Street,” which will be held at the Aqua Turf on September 13, 2025. During this event, attendees will vote on which applicants should receive the Circa 1995 grants.
To access the application materials and learn more about the opportunity, interested organizations should reach out to Susan Sadecki at the Main Street Community Foundation using the contact number 860.583.6363 x151.
