The Vigneron Memorial Fund, established in 1959, is managed by the Bank of America Private Bank under its Philanthropic Solutions group. This fund is one of several discretionary foundations in Rhode Island for which Bank of America acts as trustee or co-trustee. The fund is dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations that aim to improve the lives of physically disabled children and adults, with a particular emphasis on serving low-income populations. Preference is given to organizations serving children in the city of Providence and the town of Narragansett, Rhode Island.
Grants from the Vigneron Memorial Fund are generally awarded for one-year durations and are geared toward charitable organizations operating within the state of Rhode Island. While the fund’s scope is broad within its geographic focus, the clearest beneficiaries are those with physical disabilities and financial need. No specific restrictions are placed on how funds may be spent, although the foundation maintains a preference for programs that directly benefit the targeted populations in Providence and Narragansett.
The application deadline for the Vigneron Memorial Fund is July 1 of each year, with funding decisions communicated by November 30. Applications must be submitted online via the Bank of America grantmaking portal by 11:59 PM on the deadline date. If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the due date shifts to the next business day. Applications submitted by email or outside the designated process will not be accepted.
Application preparation involves selecting the appropriate foundation via the Bank of America grantmaking website and reviewing all relevant foundation detail pages and FAQs. The application itself must follow specific guidelines and should avoid including unsolicited attachments. Online grant applications are accessible 24/7, although technical support is only available during standard business hours from Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST.
Applicants are required to submit a grant report within one year of the application date. This applies even if all funds have not yet been spent. Failure to submit the report on time disqualifies organizations from future funding. For multi-year awards, annual reporting is mandatory until the grant term concludes. All report forms are accessed through the MyAccount portal on the foundation’s website.
Questions about the fund or the application process can be directed to Maria Botelho at ma.ri.grantmaking@bofa.com or by calling 1-866-778-6859. Applicants are encouraged to reach out with inquiries and to start the process well in advance of the deadline to allow time for any necessary technical or procedural support.
