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Rhode Island Housing Grants

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Grant Sherburne Fund
Contact for amount
Grant Sherburne Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This fund provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island that deliver essential services like food, shelter, and healthcare to underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Bliss, Gross, Horowitz Fund Grant
$10,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to charitable Jewish community organizations in the greater Providence area to support projects that enhance community service, cultural understanding, and essential services for all Rhode Islanders.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Stable Housing and Empowering Communities Grant
Contact for amount
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide stable housing and empower low- and moderate-income communities, focusing on vulnerable populations such as working families, youth, seniors, and veterans.

Housing
Nonprofits
Joseph O’Neill Ott Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 12, 2025

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to historical and preservation societies in Rhode Island's smaller cities and towns for the conservation and preservation of original historical documents and records created before 1900.

Housing
City or township governments
Housing for Everyone Grant Program
$200,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Human Service and Outside Agency Fund
$180,000
South Kingstown Town Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local non-profit organizations that assist South Kingstown residents, particularly those in need, through various community services and initiatives.

Health
City or township governments
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
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
benefit Charitable, & Religious Purposes in Rhode Island
$10,000
Harry M. Miriam C. and William C. Horton Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This fund provides financial support to Rhode Island-based organizations for projects that address basic needs like food, shelter, and healthcare, as well as arts, education, and human services.

Education
County governments
2025 Consolidated Homeless Fund
$4,500,000
Office of HoU.S.ing and Community Development (OHCD)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 9, 2024

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

The Consolidated Homeless Fund seeks proposals for preventing and responding to homelessness in the State of Rhode Island, including through street outreach and engagement, emergency shelters and low-barrier warming centers, housing navigation, housing problem solving, rapid re-housing, system-wide services, and other innovative projects. Donor Name: Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) State: Rhode Island County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/09/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The State of Rhode Island is invested in the goal of a homeless crisis response system that prevents homelessness whenever possible, and if homelessness occurs, rapidly exits those impacted to permanent housing solutions. As a person-centered system rooted in evidence-based best practices, the system incorporates a Housing First philosophy that is trauma informed and low barrier. As such, proposals submitted through this RFP should ensure that the voice of those with lived expertise in homelessness and strategies around harm reduction, being trauma informed, eliminating barriers, and being housing focused are incorporated into program/project designs. This RFP also challenges agencies to leverage mainstream resources whenever possible to expand and serve additional households. They realize that all individuals served are not eligible for Medicaid services and that Medicaid cannot cover all aspects of services; however, Medicaid funding should be a component of your budget. Project Types The CHFP seeks proposals for various homeless projects in response to this RFP from qualified nonprofit organizations or government entities (Vendors) for the following project types/programs: Emergency Shelters Street Outreach including CES Navigation Rapid Re-Housing Supportive Services Only System-wide and systems projects including Housing Problem Solving Warming Centers  Temporary Seasonal Shelters  New Permanent Emergency Shelters. Eligible projects  Proposal submissions are being encouraged through this RFP process for service provision through: Emergency Shelter, Street Outreach, Rapid Rehousing, Housing Problem Solving, Services only when paired with a housing project, and Systems projects. Funding Information The CHFP anticipates approximately $4.5 million in funds for the program year of October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, with approximately $2.5 million for new projects. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be considered: Is a nonprofit organization (defined as tax-exempt secular or religious organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code), a governmental or quasi-governmental agency, a Public Housing Authority (PHA) or a Community Action Agency (CAP). Has no part of its net earnings inuring to the benefit of any member, founder, contributor, or individual. Does not have any findings from the State of Rhode Island or HUD that have not been addressed or resolved.  Has standards of financial accountability that conform to 2 CFR 200.302, ‘Financial Management’ and 2 CFR 200.303, ‘Internal Controls,’ which includes systems and software that allow for effective control over, and accountability for, all funds, property, and other assets.  Has a functioning accounting system that is operated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or has designated a fiscal agent that will maintain such an accounting system; and Has experience administering projects and services that assist people experiencing homelessness and/or housing instability.  For more information, visit OHCD.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Adelaide Dawson Lynch Grant Program
$5,000
Adelaide Dawson Lynch Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island that assist economically disadvantaged individuals by addressing essential needs like food and shelter.

Housing
Nonprofits
Charitable Jewish Community Organizations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts
$10,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 12, 2024

Date Added

Jun 10, 2024

The Bliss, Gross, Horowitz Fund, established at the Rhode Island Foundation, supports charitable Jewish community organizations located in and serving the greater Providence area. Donor Name: Rhode Island Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information Generally, grants for this program will range from $5,000 to $10,000. Eligibility Criteria Proposals from eligible organizations should meet one or more of the following criteria: Projects that seek to develop connections between the Jewish community and all Rhode Islanders, including community service projects led by Jewish organizations; Projects that seek to deepen understanding of Jewish life and culture through scholarship and historic preservation; Projects that provide basic human needs such as food, clothing, housing or prescription assistance; and Projects that support the organizational development of Jewish institutions, including strategic planning, board development and program evaluation. A scope of work must accompany all capacity building requests. Projects must be non-sectarian in nature and designed to reach beyond an institution’s core constituency. Capital requests will not be considered. Criteria The Foundation will use the following criteria in making funding decisions: Proposal has clearly stated goals, objectives, and measurable outcomes; Organization has the capacity to implement the proposal; Proposal outlines a clear sustainability plan; and Organization must be located in and serving the greater Providence area. For more information, visit RIF.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Grants from the Program for Animal Welfare in Rhode Island
Contact for amount
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 7, 2024

Date Added

May 3, 2024

The Rhode Island Foundation is seeking applications for the Program for Animal Welfare. Donor Name: Rhode Island Foundation State: Rhode Island County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/07/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Thirteen special funds at the Foundation relate to the humane treatment and protection of animals. These funds collectively enable the Foundation to take a leading role on animal welfare issues. Previously funded programs include statewide humane education efforts and low-cost spay and neuter initiatives. Eligibility Criteria The Program for Animal Welfare funds organizations in Rhode Island working to promote and/or provide humane treatment of animals. The program also supports organizations working more generally on the welfare of animals. Grants are for projects or programs that have a positive impact statewide or in individual communities regarding the care, shelter, and maintenance of animals, education about the humane treatment of animals, and/or animal welfare in general. The Foundation will consider capital projects. Individuals are not eligible to receive grants. For more information, visit RIF.

Animal Welfare
County governments
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
Responsive Grants
$10,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations addressing urgent community needs or innovative projects, with awards starting at $10,000 for initiatives that demonstrate strong potential for positive impact.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2024 June Rockwell Levy Foundation Grants - Health or Housing
Contact for amount
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 20, 2024

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

The Foundation offers grants to 501(c)(3) organizations operating in Providence County, favoring those in the northern region, with projects related to Health or Housing. Grants to public and charter schools are not provided. Applications are evaluated in June 2024, with a deadline for submission set on May 20, 2024. Organizations can apply once annually and must submit a complete application, including a financial summary and organizational budget. Award letters will detail necessary reporting requirements for successful applicants.

Health
Nonprofits
Joseph O’Neill Ott Fund Grants
$750
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 13, 2024

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

The Rhode Island Foundation has announced the Joseph O’Neill Ott Fund Grants. Donor Name: Rhode Island Foundation State: Rhode Island County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/13/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This can include restoration, preservation (including the purchase of containers or housing for documents), or to defray the costs associated with the acquisition of documents. Proposals that demonstrate concern about long-term storage issues or have planned document storage will be looked upon most favorably. Funding Information Grants generally range from $250 to $750. Eligibility Criteria All historical and preservation societies from the smaller cities and towns of Rhode Island are eligible to apply for an Ott grant. For more information, visit RIF.

Housing
City or township governments
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
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 Ocean State Charities Trust Awards
$20,000
Ocean State Charities TrU.S.t
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2024

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

Ocean State Charities Trust awards grants to various agencies yearly, representing the philosophies of past trustees. These awards are aimed at enhancing the quality of life of Rhode Islanders in areas such as health care, education, social services, and safety and well-being. Grants are designed to support charitable organizations within Rhode Island actively engaged in charitable endeavors and activities. The Trust emphasizes programs that enhance Rhode Islanders' quality of life, promote social welfare, or assist in areas like housing, health, and education. Grant renewed every year. Annual Spring deadline: February 1st

Community Development
Nonprofits