Rhode Island Science and Technology Grants

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to researchers in Rhode Island for innovative health-related projects, particularly in areas like infectious diseases, cancer, and heart disease, to advance medical research and improve community health.

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.

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.

The Public Art Learning Fund aims to strengthen the field of public art in New England by providing professional development support directly to artists. Donor Name: New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: Through the Public Art Learning Fund, NEFA intends to foster the continued development of more equitable, inclusive, and vibrant public spaces and public life throughout New England. The Public Art Learning Fund aims to strengthen the public art field in the region by supporting artists in further developing the skills, resources, and connections they need to build a more vibrant and equitable community of practice in the region. Learning in partnership with grantees, NEFA strives to learn how we may be able to better support a more equitable and sustainable public art ecosystem throughout the region. Funding Priorities Public Art Learning Fund equips artists with skills, resources, and connections to strengthen public art practices that contribute to more equitable, inclusive, and vibrant public spaces and public life throughout New England. The Public Art Learning Fund gives priority to timely opportunities that are: Specifically expanding an artist’s public art practice. NEFA will look for clarity on desired learnings and application to artist’s public art practice. Equitably contributing to more just and inclusive public artmaking in the region. Artists at various stages in their public artmaking practice from urban, suburban, and rural communities across all six states in New England are welcome to apply. NEFA values diverse cultural and artistic expressions as essential to more equitable and vibrant public spaces and recognizes that some artists may experience barriers to accessing professional development opportunities due to race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, class, age, and geography. The Public Art Learning Fund intends to prioritize equity in funding opportunities. This may include but is not limited to prioritizing artists who self-identify as Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) and/or are rooted in rural communities. Funding Information The Public Art Learning Fund provides grants of $500 to $ 3000. For opportunities that take place January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Applicant must be an artist who resides full-time and makes work in one of the six New England States (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont) Applicant must be an artist whose artistic practice engages the public realm or who can demonstrate that they are in the process of expanding their artistic practice towards public artmaking Applicant must have a Creative Ground profile. Proposed professional development opportunity must: specifically relate to strengthening the applicant artist’s own public art practice take place during the grant period For more information, visit NEFA.

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.

This grant provides funding to New England nonprofit organizations for touring projects that feature regional, national, or international artists, with a focus on community engagement and expanding access to the arts, particularly in rural and BIPOC communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to universities in specific states and territories to enhance their research capabilities in science and engineering, aligning with the needs of the Department of Defense.

The Child Health Research Awards Program by the Charles H. Hood Foundation aims to advance child health by providing grant support to newly independent faculty within New England-based pediatric researchers. The program offers two-year grants of $200,000 ($100,000 per year inclusive of 10% indirects) to researchers who are within five (PhD scientists) or seven (physician-scientists) years of employment following completion of training. The grants support hypothesis-driven clinical, basic science, public health, health services research, and epidemiology projects focused on child health. Application deadlines occur in the spring and fall of each year, with funding beginning every January 1st and July 1st. For complete eligibility requirements and application guidelines, visit CharlesHoodFoundation.org.

Applications are now being accepted for the Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund Grants. Donor Name: Rhode Island Foundation State: Rhode Island County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Black Philanthropy Initiative was established as a field of interest fund at the Rhode Island Foundation. Recognizing the need to promote economic stability, job training, and financial literacy among not only historically underserved African American populations in Rhode Island, but also more recent African immigrants and refugees, in 2007 the fund was established to advance equity and social justice for the Black and African American communities. Bannister House was a nursing home for retired African American domestic workers located in Providence. When Bannister House was sold, the former board contributed the proceeds to the Black Philanthropy Initiative, and in 2016 the fund was renamed the Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund. The fund will continue to honor the original focus of Bannister House and the Black Philanthropy Initiative by supporting the most pressing needs of Rhode Island’s Black community. Core Areas  The fund gives priority to equity, education, social justice, and economic empowerment of the Black community in three core areas: Grants to community-based organizations that strive to uplift low-income Black Rhode Islanders. The programs should target financial stability, economic empowerment, and structural inequities. Programs can also support and promote the history and achievements of Blacks in Rhode Island and preserve the culture of the Black community. Priority will be given to organizations that primarily serve the Black community and are Black led. Grants to Black, community-based organizations that provide youth development and mentoring opportunities to Black youth. The programs should target educational success, avoidance of risk behaviors, and empowerment to make positive decisions and achieve higher aspirations. Youth should be supported in growth and engagement in productive interpersonal relationships to positively impact the Black community. Priority will be given to organizations that primarily serve the Black community and are Black led. Scholarship assistance for Black students who are pursuing or advancing a career in healthcare. Funding Information Requests for up to $15,000 will be considered. For more information, visit RIF.

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.

This funding opportunity supports doctoral-granting institutions in underfunded regions to establish and expand research centers that enhance STEM education and workforce development.

This funding opportunity supports Rhode Island nonprofit organizations focused on education, outreach, and research to combat doping in sports and detect performance-enhancing substances.

The Northeast SARE Professional Development Grant program funds projects that develop the knowledge, awareness, skills and attitudes of agricultural and other service providers about sustainable agriculture practices to teach, advise or assist farmers. Donor Name: Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 4 Years Details: An agricultural service provider is a professional who assists farmers. Projects that develop the ability of other service providers (for example, real estate agents, bankers, and attorneys) to work with farmers are also eligible. These service providers then use what they’ve learned through participation in project activities in their work with farmers. A wide variety of topics can be funded by Northeast SARE, including marketing and business, crop production, raising livestock, aquaculture, social sustainability, urban and Indigenous agriculture and much more. Other aspects of projects funded through the Northeast SARE program include those that address climate-smart agriculture practices intended to improve ecological, social, and economic resilience to climate change; increase carbon sequestration; and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Climate-smart practices include reduced and no-till, cover crops, prescribed grazing, ruminant feed management, manure management, fertilizer management, and on-farm energy efficiency. In addition, projects may address traditional ecological knowledge. Funding Information Awards typically range from $30,000 to $150,000. Project Duration Typical project length is 2 to 3 years. The maximum project length allowed is 3.5 years. Geographical Focus  The Northeast region includes Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. Eligibility Criteria  Professional Development Grants are open to anyone who works with service providers and farmers, including personnel at nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, Cooperative Extension, municipalities, tribal governments, state departments of agriculture, federal agencies, research farms and experiment stations, and for-profit business entities (such as farms, private consultants, veterinary practices and other businesses that serve the farming community). Northeast SARE encourages projects submitted from or in collaboration with women, the LGBTQIA+ community, and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). Additionally, they encourage projects submitted from or in collaboration with Minority Serving Institutions (including 1890s and other historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and tribal colleges and universities) and other organizations in the Northeast that work with historically underserved communities. Your organization must have the legal structure and financial capacity to receive and implement a Northeast SARE contract, including expending funds needed for the project prior to receiving reimbursements from Northeast SARE; advance payments are not possible. Projects must take place within the Northeast region. Applicants and host organizations may be located outside of the Northeast region if the project activities and the farmers served are located within the Northeast region. For more information, visit Northeast SARE.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Rhode Island for activities that enhance their operational effectiveness, including strategic planning and anti-racism training, with a focus on those with smaller budgets or addressing critical needs.

The Island Foundation is accepting applications for a grant program, with a deadline of 10/23/2024, aimed at supporting 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island that focus on environmental conservation, social change in New Bedford, alternative education, and addressing inequality for womxn and girls.

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.

This program provides funding to farmers, businesses, nonprofits, and individuals in Rhode Island to enhance local food and seafood production, sustainability, and access, particularly for underrepresented and small-scale producers.

This program provides funding to universities in eligible states to enhance their research capabilities in science and engineering that support the needs of the Department of Defense.

The Program for the Blind, offered by a foundation, focuses on providing grants to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island that work in the realm of vision research, specifically targeting macular degeneration, and offering support services for the visually impaired. These services include guide dogs, summer camps for children with low-vision and blindness, among others. The grant prioritizes projects that aim towards the economic self-sufficiency of visually impaired individuals, innovative solutions for blindness or vision loss, and research-based solutions for conditions causing vision loss. Grants range from $10,000 to $75,000 for research and support services