Rhode Island Grants for Individuals

Award of $5,000 to a USA writer to recognize their contribution to public understanding and awareness of advances in medical science. Eligible writers must have published or broadcast an original body of work within the past five years. Work appearing in digital media ...

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize outstanding science writing and reporting. The award is intended to recognize non-technical print and online journalism, including articles appearing in newspapers, magazines, newsletters, and w...

Award of $4,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual research mathematician for contributions to the mathematics profession. The purpose of the program is to recognize leadership and contributions to mathematics through public service. The award is presented e...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections. Proj...

Grants to USA and Canada researchers for projects to advance medical knowledge and improve care. Funding is intended to further research associated with the funding source's products within a broad range of focus areas including anesthesia, diagnostics, and operating r...

Opportunity for USA founders and leaders of businesses and organizations working to advance health equity to participate in a business accelerator program. Selected participants will receive grant funds, training, and the opportunity to network with a cohort of entrepr...

Grant of $1,000 to a USA individual or family to defray costs involved in adopting a child. Funding is intended to help offset the expenses of adoption for those opening their homes to provide a child with a loving family. Applicants of all ages and from all background...

Grants to USA scientific and medical researchers for research projects related to specific diseases. Funding is intended for studies that will improve the diagnosis, management, and treatment of primary immunodeficiencies (PI). Consideration will also be given to studi...

Grant of $1,500 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for career and professional development in the area of interior design. Funding is intended to help the grantee expand their skills through academic or independent study. Eligible applicants are interior fur...

Opportunity for USA active, guard, and reserve military and veterans to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will participate in an entrepreneurship accelerator. Sessions take place virtually and are given by a live instructor. The progr...

Grants to USA municipalities, schools, daycare centers, recreation centers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and private residents to enhance outdoor play areas. Funding is intended for playground structure upgrades or new playground structures throughout the ...

Grants of $30,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research addressing bone marrow diseases. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to study the causes and develop new therapies to tre...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals of African origin to participate in a human rights fellowship program. Participants will receive extensive training, build their skills, learn about international human rights laws, and become familiar with hum...

Grants to USA filmmakers and television producers to develop films and programs about Native American and Alaska Native cultures. Funds may be used for research and development, production, or post-production stages, and submissions must be appropriate for public telev...

Fellowships to USA Native emerging filmmakers to produce new films about Native culture and experiences. The fellowship includes working with a professional filmmaker as a mentor; the applicant must choose a mentor prior to applying. Funding may be used for the product...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International scientists and scientist teams affiliated with research institutions to participate in exploratory travel. The purpose of the opportunity is to allow scientists to conduct research projects related to other cultures, wildl...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers in the fields of circadian and sleep research for assistance in submitting applications for federal funding. Funding is intended for projects that address important issues related to sleep health, circad...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International amateur artists to enter a competition for science fiction and fantasy illustrations. The purpose of the contest is to provide fledgling artists with professional feedback and to expose their artwork to a larger audience. ...

Award of $3,000 to a USA individual for a notable Ph.D. thesis in the field of mathematics. The purpose of funding is to show recognition to an author for an outstanding work on a mathematics thesis that has possible applications to other fields and is interdisciplinar...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual for noteworthy contributions in the field of mathematics. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to impactful mathematicians for outstanding publications. Eligible nominees must have works that were publish...

Opportunity for USA and International startups and entrepreneurs to participate in a business development boot camp and competition. Applicants must have a promising early-stage idea focused on climate change. Participants will attend a boot camp and national competiti...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA principal investigators to recruit undersampled participants for research studies related to autism. Funding is intended to provide incentives such as gift cards to research participants. The goal is to increase the genetic diversity of s...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International registered oncology nurses for professional development. The purpose of the grant program is to enable nurses to participate in a virtual conference to develop their personal knowledge and improve care related to cancer treatmen...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers for lupus research studies. Funding is intended to support the work of researchers from a wide range of backgrounds in order to increase representation in the lupus research field. Eligi...

Opportunity for USA individuals to join a residency program for composers. The program is intended to support aspiring composers in the television, film, and video game industries. The program awards a cash prize as well as mentorship opportunities. Applicants must be ...

Award of $5,000 to a USA individual to recognize contributions to the scientific community. The award is intended to acknowledge an individual who has made exceptional, sustained contributions to the scientific community. Nominees may be from any field, including publi...

Opportunity for USA and Canada individuals to participate in a photography contest. Cash prizes of $1,000, $2,000, $5,000, and $10,000 will be awarded for photographs taken with smartphones. Photos will be judged on the basis of various criteria, including but not limi...

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International young people for innovative ideas to address marine issues. The prize is open to youth and young adults, aged 15 to 30, with creative solutions to issues including the loss of marine biodiversity, reducing or mitigating the impa...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers affiliated with eligible nonprofit research institutions and universities for research studies to develop preclinical models of rare melanomas. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full ...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers affiliated with eligible nonprofit research institutions and universities for research to develop new therapeutic modalities to be used against acral and/or uveal melanoma. Applican...

Awards and grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for studies related to choroideremia. Funding is available to early-career research professionals and emerging scientists with either a doctoral or post-doctoral degree. The purpose of the program is to de...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior residen...

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for health and human services programming to improve the lives of children and adults with physical disabilities. Special consideration is given to organizations that serve low-income individuals. Preference will be given ...

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International registered nurse for a research project related to nursing education and clinical care. Eligible projects must to ready to implement upon receipt of funding. The purpose of the program is to research the ongoing practice of nurs...

Grants to USA and Canada psychology teachers in secondary schools for events and initiatives to promote career development and networking. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including but not limited to conferences, workshops, and innovative programs that b...

Grants to USA and Canada university faculty members for scientific research. Applicants must gather the required permissions prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for educational and research projects. The purpose of funding is for scientific research...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators for research related to cancer. The program is intended to support research to advance the understanding of and/or approaches to the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of cancer. Both basic and trans...

Awards to USA and Canada secondary school teachers to recognize outstanding professional achievements. Eligible teachers must be nominated by an organization or institution that is an affiliate of the funding source. The purpose of the program is to recognize teachers ...

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International scholar in recognition of an exceptional essay related to the nineteenth century. Articles may be in any discipline and may have been published in print or online. Essays that are interdisciplinary in nature are especial...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International early-career scholar in recognition of an outstanding essay on a topic related to nineteenth-century studies. Eligible articles may be in any discipline and must have been written while the applicant was pursuing a doctoral degr...

Grants to USA authors to cover costs related to publications about historical prints. The purpose of the grant program is to support the preservation, collection, exhibition, or study of prints that reflect or depict topics relevant to North American culture and histor...

Grant of up to $20,000 to a USA, Canada, or International registered nurse to evaluate the efficacy of an evidence-based practice model in clinical settings. Funding is intended to support projects that are nurse-led but may be inter-professional in design. Project imp...

Grants to USA individual artists to create statues of important historical figures for public display. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to honor individuals who have made substantive contribution...

Grants of $5,500 to USA, Canada, and International veterinary students at an accredited institution for research projects that promote the health and welfare of animals. Applicants are required to create an account prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is in...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists and experts in eligible countries for collaborative science and research projects that address security across a range of sectors. The purpose of the program is to offer expert advice, support, and funding to tailor-m...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International computer science students for assistance to attend a conference on privacy and security. Funding is intended to support travel and hotel expenses, and grant recipients will be awarded free registration. Grants will enable full-t...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International computer science students for assistance to attend a conference on offensive technologies. Funding is intended to support travel and hotel expenses, and grant recipients will be awarded free registration. Grants will enable full...

Prizes of $500 to USA individuals, including teachers, students, and parents, for the purchase of school supplies. Winners are provided with a gift card for use in the funding source's stores. The prize is intended to allow teachers to purchase supplies they need for t...

Grants of up to $500 to Rhode Island artists in eligible locations to address critical needs. Funding is intended to mitigate the negative impact of emergencies and crises, such as eviction, utility shut-off, healthcare expenses, phone or internet service interruption,...

Grants to USA and international research teams to study sudden death among individuals living with epilepsy. A Letter of Intent is required prior to the full application. Funding is intended for research teams to collaborate and expand on current knowledge of character...