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Rhode Island grants for Nonprofits

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Kimball Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Kimball Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity supports small organizations in Rhode Island, particularly in South County, focusing on diverse causes like homelessness, environmental initiatives, and health services, while encouraging collaboration and matching gifts from other sources.

Environment
Nonprofits
Project Grant for Organizations (PGO)
$3,000
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 29, 2023

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island for arts and culture projects that engage and benefit local communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Fields Pond Foundation Grant Program
$25,000
Fields Pond Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support to community-based nature and land conservation organizations in New England and upper New York State to advance impactful conservation projects that benefit the environment and local communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Emma G. Harris Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Emma G. Harris Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island that offer established vocational training programs for youth aged 14 to 24, preparing them for practical employment in various industries.

Education
Nonprofits
Frank B. Hazard General Charity Fund Program
Contact for amount
Frank B. Hazard General Charity Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Providence, Rhode Island, that provide essential services to low-income individuals, with a focus on food security, housing, and healthcare, while being managed by a majority Protestant board.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund Grants
$15,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 24, 2025

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations that empower low-income Black Rhode Islanders and promote youth development and mentoring initiatives for Black youth.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
The Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
$100,000
Vermont Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 4, 2025

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to dairy farmers and related organizations in the Northeast to improve farm operations, enhance milk quality, and address climate challenges.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Housing for Everyone Grant Program
$250,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 25, 2025

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $200,000 each to nonprofit organizations and local government entities that help low- to moderate-income homeowners overcome challenges related to maintaining their homes.

Housing
Nonprofits
Juanita Sánchez Community Fund Grants
$1,500
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 18, 2025

Date Added

Sep 17, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island that are dedicated to improving the lives of the Latino community in the state.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Sustaining Grants
$20,000
Haymarket People’s Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2025

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in New England that are dedicated to anti-racist initiatives and social justice, helping them build movements and drive systemic change in their communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Basic Human Needs Grants
$5,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Rhode Island community agencies that deliver essential emergency assistance, such as food, housing, and transportation, to individuals and families in urgent need.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rhode Island Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) Grants
$20,000
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This program provides funding to support the growth and marketing of local food and seafood producers in Rhode Island, prioritizing small, beginning, women, and veteran farmers and fishers.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Eastern Bank Foundation Impact Grants
$12,000,000
Eastern Bank Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island that empower low- to moderate-income individuals and families through education, affordable housing, and essential human services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Water Safety Program
$13,883
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that offer water safety education and training for youth, including adaptive programs for individuals with disabilities, to help reduce drowning risks in Rhode Island.

Safety
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Newport Community Grants
Contact for amount
City of Newport Grants Office
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

Oct 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Newport, Rhode Island, that provide impactful services to low- and moderate-income residents, focusing on community well-being, economic development, and cultural enrichment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Anthony F. Cordeiro Charitable Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Anthony F. Cordeiro Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island that support programs and initiatives benefiting children and families in the community.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Subgrant Program
$75,000
Environmental Justice for New England
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small community organizations and Tribal entities in New England to tackle environmental and public health issues in disadvantaged communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
New England States Touring Grant Program
$5,000
New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA)
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New England to support public performances and community engagement activities featuring regional artists.

Arts
Nonprofits
Farm Credit East AgEnhancement Grant
$10,000
Farm Credit East and CoBank
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for projects that enhance the agricultural, forestry, and commercial fishing industries in the Northeast, focusing on education, marketing, and leadership development.

Agriculture
Nonprofits