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Contracts for services to Rhode Island schools, school districts, nonprofit agencies, IHEs, municipalities, and private employers and organizations for projects to improve academic and employment success for young people. Funding is intended for projects with innovative

Grants of up to $2,500 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that focus on improving the health and well-being of residents in eligible regions. Priority for funding will be given to organizations without access to other funding sources. Proj

Internships to Rhode Island companies, graduate students, and undergraduate students to develop work experience and skills in the renewable energy industry. Students from a broad range of fields participate in a 12-week mentored, full or part-time paid internship where

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to address basic needs. Grant funds may be used for programs and for general operations support. Priority will be given to proposals that serve the elderly, children, poor, and homeless populations. Proposals must address h

Grants to Rhode Island individual entrepreneurs and students to support new businesses. Funding is intended to promote the creation of new companies and foster entrepreneurship throughout the State. Eligible business ideas will increase local employment and will include

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities in a range of areas, including housing, human services, environment, arts and culture, economic security, education, basic human ne

Grants of up to $40,000 to Rhode Island associations, organizations, individual farmers, and residents for initiatives that advance the marketability of eligible agricultural products across the State. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including but no

Grants to Rhode Island organizations in eligible regions for programs that provide direct services for the benefit of children of African descent. Funding is intended to provide educational opportunities and meet the basic needs of children. While funding is intended fo

Fellowships of $1,000 and $5,000 to Rhode Island individual artists to focus on creating and completing works of art and achieving professional goals. Grant awards are based on artistic merit. Artists that have developed a substantial body of artwork are encouraged to a

Grants to Rhode Island established artists to train and guide emerging artists in specific art forms that they have in common. Applicants must contact program staff prior to the application deadline. Funding is intended to promote and facilitate the sharing of folk and