410 Rhode Island Small Business Grants

410 Small Business Grants for Rhode Island

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Grants to USA Scientists at Eligible Organizations for Innovative Scientific Research

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to USA and territories scientists and teams of scientists affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and school districts for innovative and unconventional scientific research. Applicants are advised that requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157816
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Grants to Rhode Island Housing Authorities and Developers to Increase Affordable Housing

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Rhode Island public housing authorities and nonprofit and for-profit housing developers to increase the supply of affordable housing in the state. Funding is intended for housing developments priced such that low- and moderate-income residents can attain...

GrantWatch ID#: 226947
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Grant to a USA or International Entity to Address Forced Labor in the Seafood Supply Chain

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grant to a USA or International NGO, IHE, or for-profit organization to address forced labor in the seafood supply chain. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Eligible activities are investigative operations, verifying labor violations, monitori...

GrantWatch ID#: 231843
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Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Business Leagues to Safeguard Residents' Health

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, business leagues, and social welfare organizations to safeguard the health of state residents. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: youth mental health, maternal health...

GrantWatch ID#: 174316
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Contest for USA, Canada, and International Entities to Develop an AI Document Analysis Tool

Deadline: 09/04/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies to participate in a contest to devise an AI tool to facilitate government acquisitions. The purpose of the competitio...

GrantWatch ID#: 231816
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Grants to USA Small Businesses for Research and Development

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants to USA small businesses for research and development that will culminate in viable technology transfers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that have a strong potential for...

GrantWatch ID#: 215601
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, and Educat...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and educational institutions for studies that correlate HIV and aging. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218911
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Entities to Advance Contraceptive Research

Deadline: 09/07/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribes to make use of the funding source's resources to further contraceptive research. Applicants are advised to complete required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230287
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Micronutrient Research

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, government agencies, and academic institutions for micronutrient research. Funding is intended for introducing novel binding molecules, measuring vitamin nutritional status usi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231583
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Improve Technologies in the Oil and Natural Gas Indu...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Cooperative agreements to USA IHES, for-profits, nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies to improve technologies in the oil and natural gas industry. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231889
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Grants to Israel Technology Transfer Offices and Corporations for Nutrition and Food Research

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Israel Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) and industrial corporations for research projects related to nutrition and food. Funding is intended to support collaborative projects involving an American research partner. Eligible topics include food and nutr...

GrantWatch ID#: 207278
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, For-Profits, and Agencies for Transportation Projects

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, Tribes, for-profits, and government agencies for transportation projects. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for capital projects to benefit the tra...

GrantWatch ID#: 231210

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Filmmakers to Support Independent Cinema

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International filmmakers to support independent cinema. Funding is intended to support projects at a range of stages: development, production, or post-production. The goal of the funding is to encourage filmmakers to create projects of h...

GrantWatch ID#: 231992

Opportunity for USA Veteran Business Owners to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 09/11/26

Opportunity for USA veteran business owners to participate in a business development program. The program is intended to assist veterans with successful reintegration into civilian life by providing them with coaching and tools in management, marketing, financial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183494

Award to a USA Business Owner to Recognize Perseverance in Facing Business Challenges

Deadline: 09/12/26

Award to a USA business owner to recognize perseverance in facing business challenges. Particular focus is placed on businesses that demonstrate dedication to advancing business development in inner-city communities. The purpose of the Foundation is to support ent...

GrantWatch ID#: 228667

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Dementia and Alzhe...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers at universities, medical centers, nonprofit organizations, and biotech companies for studies related to dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Funding is intended to advance drug development for Alzhei...

GrantWatch ID#: 181960

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Alzheimer's Diseas...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers working at universities, academic medical centers, nonprofits, and biotechnology companies for research related to Alzheimer's Disease interventions. The purpose is to support precision prevention...

GrantWatch ID#: 182777

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers and Clinicians for Research Related to De...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers based at nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and medical centers for Alzheimer's disease treatment research. Funding is intended to support non-clinical studies and early-phase clinical ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187795

Grants to USA Freelance Journalists to Research and Write Pieces of Investigative Journalism

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA freelance journalists to research and write pieces of investigative journalism. Funding is intended to conduct preliminary reporting that will lead to full investigations. Funding may be used for initial reporting trips and open-recor...

GrantWatch ID#: 208849

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits to Improve Water Utilitie...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, research organizations, and consultants to improve the monitoring of underground water utilities infrastructure. The purpose of the fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 231596

Contracts to USA Academics, Industries, and Researchers to Benefit the Defense Industry

Deadline: 09/14/26

Contracts for services to USA and territories academics, industries, researchers, and for-profits to increase manufacturing capability for the defense industry. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The goal of...

GrantWatch ID#: 231709

Grants to USA Organizations for Innovative Postsecondary Education Models

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations operating eligible postsecondary education models. Funding is intended for innovative models that increase access to higher education, remove barriers, and improve educational outcomes. Applicants should demonst...

GrantWatch ID#: 231712

Grants to USA Newspapers and Newspaper Associations to Promote the Advancement of the Newspape...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA newspapers and newspaper associations for initiatives that promote the advancement of the newspaper industry. Funding is intended for programs that support the creation of sustainable business models, educational activities for the advancement of lea...

GrantWatch ID#: 199394

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Develop Computational Systems for...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to develop computational models and datasets related to biomedical research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must b...

GrantWatch ID#: 226491

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Research to Develop New ...

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, school districts, CBOs, and Tribes for research projects related to developing new non-addictive drugs for pain management. Applicants are advised that the required regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 217156

Grant to a USA Entrepreneur or Business Owner to Boost Their Business

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA entrepreneur or business owner to boost their business. Funding is intended to assist the business in reaching the next level it is aiming for, such as scaling operations or launching a new product. Grant funds must be used exclusively for...

GrantWatch ID#: 218097

Grants to USA Researchers at Institutions for Astrophysics Research

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with nonprofit, for-profit, and government institutions for astrophysics research projects. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222856

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Entrepreneurs From Underserved Communities for Professional ...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind support to USA entrepreneurs from underserved communities for professional development and business assistance. Funding is intended to support individuals in financial need, who are actively making a social impact. In addition to a cas...

GrantWatch ID#: 210496

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Innovative Muscular Dystrophy Therapies

Deadline: 09/18/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for innovative studies and therapies for a specific type of muscular dystrophy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete r...

GrantWatch ID#: 214803

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Muscular Dystrophy Translational Research

Deadline: 09/18/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for translational research for a specific type of muscular dystrophy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required re...

GrantWatch ID#: 214804

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Research Groups to Devise Mental Health Interve...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International research groups affiliated with IHEs, hospitals, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, enterprises, and governments to participate in a contest to devise mental health interventions. The purpose of the oppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 229520

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Companies to Address Autoimmune...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs, researchers, students, and companies to participate in a pitch contest to present healing mechanisms for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Areas of interest include dermatology, rheumatology, and re...

GrantWatch ID#: 231278

Business Development Opportunity for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs in the USA

Deadline: 09/18/26 Conference Date: 09/14/26

Opportunity for USA and territories early-stage entrepreneurs to participate in a fellowship cohort for business development. Funding is intended to support entrepreneurs addressing inequities and serving under-resourced communities. Ventures focused on education ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231429

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Develop Digital Arts Projects to Teach Civics

Deadline: 09/18/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, for-profit organizations, states, IHEs, schools, and agencies to develop digital projects. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for creative arts ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232011

Grants to USA and Australia Nonprofits and Schools to Promote US Interests in Australia

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and Australia nonprofits, NGOs, schools, individuals, and other qualifying entities for projects that promote American security, commercial, and economic interests in Australia. Required registrations may take several weeks...

GrantWatch ID#: 232519

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Projects Related to Plant Diseases and Pests

Deadline: 09/21/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, Tribes, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for projects related to plant diseases and pests. Funding is intended to protect agriculture across the nation by addressing and mitigating diseases and pes...

GrantWatch ID#: 215110

Agreement to a USA Entity to Maintain a National Estimates of Crime System

Deadline: 09/21/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit, for-profit, or educational organization to improve and maintain a system for developing national estimates of crime and arrest. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 232269

Agreement to a USA Entity to Standardize Criminal History Data for Analysis and Research

Deadline: 09/21/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit, for-profit, or educational organization to standardize criminal history data for statistical analysis and research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. The selected org...

GrantWatch ID#: 232270

Agreement to a USA Entity to Collect and Analyze Probation and Parole Data

Deadline: 09/21/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit organization, for-profit, individual, government agency, or educational organization to collect and analyze data related to probation and parole. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 232271

Grants to USA Entities for Agricultural Risk Management Education

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for agricultural risk management education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to give agricultural pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 232294

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Strengthen Agriculture Against Biosecurity Risks

Deadline: 09/21/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE, agency, individual, nonprofit organization, or contractor to strengthen agriculture against biosecurity risks. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to ensure ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232329

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Encourage Emerging NF and Schwannomatosis...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies to encourage emerging scholars to pursue research in neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required...

GrantWatch ID#: 230533

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Neurofibrom...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for innovative research in neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 230534

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Overlooked ...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for high-impact research that will foster new directions for and address overlooked issues in neurofibromatosis research. Applicants must submit a letter of in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230536

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Collaborati...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for collaborative neurofibromatosis research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Applications...

GrantWatch ID#: 230537

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits for Tech Innovations for the Fishing Industry

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, fisheries, and educational institutions to implement and improve technological innovations in the fishing industry. The purpose of the funding is to expand the use and upgrade the l...

GrantWatch ID#: 169902

Opportunity to USA Eligible Female Business Founders to Participate in a Pitch Competition

Deadline: 09/23/26

Opportunity to USA eligible female business founders to participate in a pitch competition. Winners of the pitch competition will receive cash prizes and a range of in-kind support. The following industries will be eligible to participate: consumer products, beaut...

GrantWatch ID#: 216912

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Job Training in Correctional Facilities

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for programs to reduce recidivism through education and job training for incarcerated individuals nearing their release dates. Applicants are advised that required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202804

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Atopic Dermatitis Research

Deadline: 09/24/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for atopic dermatitis research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support research ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230670

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Migratory Bird Habitats

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribes, and agencies to restore, protect, and enhance eligible animal habitats. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 180336
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