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Rhode Island Private Grants

Explore 58 grant opportunities

Equity Action Grants
$10,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government units in Rhode Island to support projects that improve the lives of LGBTQ individuals and enhance community advocacy and capacity-building efforts.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Bristol Female Charitable Society Fund Grants
$5,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2025

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
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
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
Vigneron Memorial Fund
Contact for amount
Vigneron Memorial Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This fund provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island that assist low-income individuals with physical disabilities, particularly focusing on children in Providence and Narragansett.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
John D. & Katherine A. Johnston Foundation
Contact for amount
John D. & Katherine A. Johnston Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Rhode Island that support educational and vocational opportunities for physically disabled individuals, particularly children and adults from low-income backgrounds, with a focus on Newport.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Joseph Oโ€™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
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
Community Partner Resilience Grant
$50,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island facing challenges due to federal funding cuts or policy changes, helping them strengthen their operations and recover from disruptions.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Rhode Island Foundation announces Catalyst Grant
$500,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Rhode Island-based nonprofits in collaborative projects that promote diversity, equity, and sustainable change in response to community priorities.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments
Rhode Island Supreme Court Historical Society Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on preserving and promoting the legal history of Rhode Island through educational and public engagement initiatives.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments
Funding available for Rhode Island Nonprofits addressing Critical Community Needs
Contact for amount
United Way of Rhode Island
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding initiative provides emergency financial support to Rhode Island-based nonprofits that are delivering essential services to vulnerable community members facing increased demand or funding challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Manufacturing Equipment Grant Program
$25,000
Rhode Island Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small manufacturing businesses in Rhode Island to help them purchase new or used equipment, promoting modernization and growth in the industry.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
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
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
Rhode Island Business Competition 2025
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
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