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Rhode Island Community Development Grants

Explore 61 grant opportunities

Neighborhood Grants
$10,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and volunteer-led groups in Rhode Island for community projects that strengthen neighborhood connections and enhance public spaces.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
2025 Traditional Grants - Cycle 1
Contact for amount
The Champlin Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations for capital projects in various fields, including arts, education, healthcare, and social services, to improve facilities and resources.

Community Development
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
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
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
2024 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 funding opportunity provides financial support to charitable organizations in Rhode Island that are dedicated to improving health care, education, social services, and overall quality of life for residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2024 Fall 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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2024 Fall Project Grants in Education (PGE)
$10,000
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for arts education projects in Rhode Island, aimed at schools, nonprofit organizations, and teaching artists to enhance immersive learning experiences in the arts.

Arts
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 grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

Arts
Nonprofits
Gladys Brooks Foundation Grants
$150,000
Gladys Brooks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific states for capital projects and endowments in libraries, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities.

Education
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
Business Builder Subawards for Farm and Food Businesses
$100,000
Northeast Regional Food Business Center
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides funding to small- and mid-sized farm and food businesses in the Northeast to enhance their operations, expand markets, and improve post-harvest activities.

Community Development
State governments
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