MANCHESTER, C.T., December 15, 2021 – The Cruisin’ on Main Street event has established a mini-grant program to give back to the community by providing funds to locally based charitable organizations, service organizations, and institutions for programs that benefit the Manchester community.

Mini-grant applications are available for awards between $500 and $2000 per application. Applications for these grants must be completed and submitted no later than 4:00 pm, on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Complete and submit an application online below.

CRUISIN’ CARES PHILANTHROPY PROGRAM gives back to the community by providing funds to locally based charitable organizations, service organizations, and institutions for programs that benefit the Manchester community. Since its inception in 2000 Cruisin’ has donated over $175,000 to a wide variety of charitable organizations and not for profits. MACC Charities and MARC INC. have been long-time beneficiaries but the list also includes programs for seniors, youth, children, women, special needs populations, housing, food, shelter, health, education, recreation, the arts, public safety, and more.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting Cruisin’ on Main Street Committee by email at cruisinonmain@manchesterct.gov.