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Rhode Island Science and Technology Grants

Explore 37 grant opportunities

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
EPSCoR Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology
$4,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

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

Science and Technology
Exclusive - see details
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
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
Community Priority Grants
$150,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island that focus on addressing community priorities and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.

Arts
County governments
Capacity Building Grant
$15,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This program provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island to strengthen their capacity to address community priorities while promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Newport County Fund Grants
$10,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and municipal departments in Newport County, Rhode Island, to develop and enhance community programs that address local needs and improve residents' quality of life.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Rhode Island Business Competition
Contact for amount
Rhode Island Business Competition
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This competition provides funding and support to individuals or teams with innovative business ideas aimed at creating jobs and fostering economic growth in Rhode Island.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
NE-DBIC Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
$100,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to dairy farmers and related organizations in the Northeast to improve farm operations, enhance milk quality, and address climate challenges.

Agriculture
Private institutions of higher education
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
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 People’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
2024-2025 Local Agriculture and Seafood Act Grants Program
$100,000
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

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.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Rhode Island Agricultural Energy Program
$20,000
Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This program provides financial support to Rhode Island agricultural businesses and nonprofits for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects to help reduce energy costs and promote sustainability.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Rhode Island Foundation’s Arts in Academics Grants
$1,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This grant provides funding to K-12 public school teachers, artists, and nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island to create innovative projects that integrate the arts into core academic subjects, enhancing student learning through collaboration and hands-on experiences.

Arts
City or township governments
Rhode Island Historic Preservation Matching Grants
$10,000
The 1772 Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This funding opportunity provides matching grants to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island for various historic preservation projects, such as restoring building exteriors and upgrading safety systems.

Arts
Nonprofits