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Rhode Island Community Development Grants

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Composting for Community Mini-Grant Program
$10,000
Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding and training to community organizations in historically underserved areas of New England and New York City to support local composting initiatives that promote environmental sustainability and community resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Project Fund Grant
$4,000
City of Providence, Rhode Island - Department of Art, Culture and Tourism (ACT)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and individual artists in Providence to develop arts and cultural projects that enhance community access, promote cultural equity, and create significant local impact.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Sustaining Grants
$20,000
Haymarket People’s Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Ely Fund Neighborhood Performing Arts Initiative
Contact for amount
City of Providence, Rhode Island - Department of Art, Culture and Tourism (ACT)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This initiative provides funding for free outdoor performances in Providence's parks, celebrating the city's diverse cultural heritage and engaging local communities through the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Autism Community Impact Grant
$15,000
The Doug Flutie Jr Foundation for Autism
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism and their families, particularly in underserved communities in New England and Central Florida.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
TD Bank Capacity Building Fund
$150,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving their services for low- to moderate-income and historically underserved communities through strategic investments in planning, staff development, and technology.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Houses of Worship
$300,000
The Champlin Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for exterior repairs and improvements to historically significant houses of worship in Rhode Island, ensuring their preservation for future generations.

Humanities
Exclusive - see details
Spring Ocean State Charities Trust Awards
$20,000
Ocean State Charities Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This grant provides financial support to qualified nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island that focus on improving community welfare, public health, education, and other priority needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Grant
$15,000
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in specific eastern U.S. states for projects that focus on human needs, environmental stewardship, education, and community vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Grow Grants
$4,000
The Grassroots Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports grassroots community groups in New England that focus on environmental initiatives and social justice, providing financial assistance for projects led by volunteers or small teams.

Environment
Nonprofits
Impact100 Newport County Grant
Contact for amount
Impact100 Newport County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to local nonprofits in Newport County, Rhode Island, for innovative projects that create significant and lasting positive impacts in areas such as arts, environment, health, education, and family services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Bristol Female Charitable Society Fund Grants
$5,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the greater East Bay community of Rhode Island, particularly Bristol, to address the needs of individuals experiencing poverty or hardship through charitable programs and services.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Litter-Free Rhode Island Cleanup Microgrants
$500
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This program provides funding for community groups and organizations in Rhode Island to conduct volunteer-led litter cleanups and beautification projects, promoting environmental awareness and civic responsibility.

Environment
Nonprofits
Small Business Relief Grant Program
$20,000
City of Pawtucket
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 28, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, that have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, helping them recover and sustain operations.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Municipal Beautification Mini Grants
$2,000
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides municipalities in Rhode Island with financial support to implement small-scale beautification projects that enhance public spaces and promote community engagement.

Environment
State governments
Grants in Place Fellows for Rural Educators
$2,500
Rural Schools Collaborative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This grant provides funding for rural classroom teachers in selected states to develop and implement Place-Based Education projects in their schools.

Community Development
Individuals
Newport Community Grants
Contact for amount
City of Newport Grants Office
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant
$75,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports established dairy farmers, processors, brands, and producer associations in the Northeast to improve food safety, obtain certifications, and enhance market access through various projects.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits