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Rhode Island Education Grants

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Public Art Learning Fund
$3,000
New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2025

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for individual artists in New England to pursue professional development experiences that enhance their public art practices and promote equity in public spaces.

Arts
Individuals
Child Health Research Awards Program
$200,000
Charles H. Hood Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2025

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This program provides funding to early-career researchers in New England to support innovative studies that improve child health outcomes.

Health
Individuals
Attorney Generalโ€™s 6/10 Childrenโ€™s Fund
$10,000,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2025

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides $10 million to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island to improve oral health care access for children and young adults in underserved neighborhoods of Providence.

Health
Nonprofits
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation โ€“ Fall Grant Cycle
Contact for amount
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation (DECF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and parts of West Virginia, Connecticut, and Rhode Island to support projects that address human needs, environmental stewardship, education, and community vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rhode Island Dental Foundation Fund Grants
$5,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This fund provides financial support to community organizations and individuals in Rhode Island to improve oral health through education, public service projects, and scholarships for dental auxiliary training.

Health
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
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for educational scholarships for Balfour Company employees and their families, supports nonprofits serving underserved populations in Attleboro, Massachusetts, and assists educational institutions in New England focused on helping underrepresented students succeed in higher education.

Education
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
Opioid Settlement Impact and Recovery Grants Round 3
$2,475,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island for innovative programs addressing the opioid crisis, focusing on trauma-informed care, recovery services, youth prevention, and emerging issues related to substance use.

Health
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
HarborOne Foundation Grant
$50,000
HarborOne Foundation
Private

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
Blue Youth Grant Program
$120,000
Rhode Island Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Rhode Island high schools, higher education institutions, and local employers in developing programs that enhance student skills in ocean technology fields, such as robotics and artificial intelligence, to prepare them for future careers in these critical industries.

Education
City or township governments
Barrington District Nursing Association Fund Grants
$15,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that improve the health and well-being of residents in Barrington, Rhode Island, by addressing essential health care and educational needs.

Health
Nonprofits
PLTW Computer Science Grant
$10,000
ON Semiconductor Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This grant provides funding to public and charter schools in specific onsemi communities to implement or expand computer science education, particularly for schools serving high-need student populations.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Big Yellow School Bus Grant
$500
State of Rhode Island Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2024

This program provides funding to Rhode Island schools and affiliated non-profits to facilitate arts and cultural field trips that enhance students' learning experiences outside the classroom.

Arts
Nonprofits
2025 Inclusive Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program
Contact for amount
Northeastern University
State

Application Deadline

Jan 10, 2025

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This program provides a no-cost, 20-week development opportunity for small business owners in Massachusetts, Maine, or Rhode Island to receive mentorship and resources to grow their businesses and positively impact their communities.

Workforce Development
County governments
Sustaining Grants
$20,000
Haymarket Peopleโ€™s Fund
Local

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
Climate and Environmental Science Fellowship for Local Journalism
Contact for amount
Metcalf Institute
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This fellowship provides resources and training for local newsrooms in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts to enhance their climate and environmental reporting, particularly benefiting those serving marginalized communities.

Environment
County governments
Robert F. Schumann Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Robert F. Schumann Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Northeast and East Coast regions of the U.S. for projects focused on environmental sustainability, education, and cultural initiatives that enhance community well-being, particularly those related to bird habitats and open space preservation.

Environment
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