Rhode Island Grants for Nonprofits and Municipalities

Grants to USA and Canada researchers at nonprofit institutions and organizations to research cures and treatments for childhood cancers. The purpose of this program is to support late-translational studies. Preference will be given to research projects that will likely...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, tribal governments, and community development financial institutions for projects that benefit the Native American farming and ranching industries. Focus areas include agricultural education, advocacy se...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories Tribes, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for habitat conservation activities that benefit underserved communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several wee...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Rhode Island community-based agencies to provide emergency support and direct services to residents in need. Funding is intended to address critical needs, such as food insecurity (food pantries, soup kitchens), prescriptions, clothing, housin...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and state, local, and federal government entities for the installation of historical markers of transportation sites. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full application. The fol...

Opportunity for USA suburban and rural park agencies partnering with community-based organizations to participate in a training program related to sustainability. Selected agencies and organizations will benefit from peer cohort learning, coaching sessions, and person...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and government agencies for an historical preservation project related to food. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for roadside signs commemorating regional and lo...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International students, research interns, faculty members, or association management professionals affiliated with academic institutions for research addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the association community. F...

Contracts for services to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for research projects to understand patient engagement in medical research. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for research t...

Grants of up to $6,000 and in-kind support to USA and Canada small nonprofit organizations for programs that address issues related to the well-being of women and children. Funding is intended for organizations that have a mission of enhancing the financial and emotion...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for youth and sports-related programs. Funding is intended to support youth development activities and enhance participation in winter sports programs. Funds may be used to develop new programs or to expand or ma...

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for behavioral health programming in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a variety of ...

In-kind donations of books to USA, Canada, and International youth-serving agencies and institutions to encourage reading among children and youth. The program is intended to provide books produced by African American authors and illustrators to build organizational li...

Grants of $750 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 teachers, community college faculty members, and community college students to support participation in the earth science disciplines. Awards will be made to educators and students in support of the following activi...

Award of $1,000 to a USA media exhibit, written work, or public program for an outstanding project that has enhanced public appreciation of North American West history. The prize is awarded to projects that contribute to a broader public reflection and appreciation of ...

Grants to Rhode Island and Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit underserved communities and address community needs. Funding is intended for initiatives and projects that support residents in a wide range of focus areas. Eligible programs should align with on...

Grants to USA middle schools for after-school athletics programming serving students in grades 6-8. Funding is intended for the acquisition of sports equipment, safety equipment, and uniforms. The goal of the funding source is to help as many programs and schools as po...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and individuals to enhance civic life for residents in eligible locations. Special emphasis is placed on programs benefitting underserved populations. Preference will be given to requests to fund the direct...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and businesses to start or expand eligible recycling programs. Funding is intended for residential curbside recycling programs, convenience site or drop-off recycling programs, and operations of recyclin...

Awards to USA individuals and organizations to recognize outstanding efforts to improve the lives of blind people. Nominees will be considered for the positive impact they have had on the lives of blind individuals through programs, services, and individual work toward...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, IHEs, and faith-based organizations for activities that respond to community needs. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support pr...

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to prevent the abuse of children and youth. Applicants must submit a concept note prior to applying. Funding is intended for a variety of projects including improving safety for children ...

Grants of $10,000 to USA institutions of higher education for youth service initiatives. Funding is intended to increase access for students to service opportunities, to empower youth, and to improve communities. Programs should engage students in giving back to their ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Rhode Island and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, tribal entities, and institutions of higher education for environmental projects in eligible locations. Applicants are advised to complete required registratio...

Awards to USA public or private schools under the direction of an LEA, Charter Management Organization (CMO), or the Bureau of Indian Education for establishing and implementing evidence-based health practices. Schools may apply in any or all of nine categories, includ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals, teams, and organizations for youth-led initiatives to protect and restore nature. Funding is intended for small projects and initiatives that are led by youth up to age 24 that focus on the environment in the applic...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for medical and veterinary initiatives. Funding is intended to support activities in the following focus areas: education, environment, animals, and health. Preference will be given to treatment of muscular dystrophy and to support...

Grants to USA and territories local government agencies, tribal governments, and metropolitan planning organizations for activities to improve road safety and prevent injuries and death on streets and roads. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take s...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA physician assistants for projects to promote health care for underserved communities. Priority will be given to projects that have an innovative design, foster collaboration and partnerships, and emphasize direct patient education, care, o...

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers who are affiliated with nonprofit organizations, such as IHEs, school districts, and research facilities, for research projects in the field of education. Funding is inten...

Opportunity for USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, hospitals, laboratories, and agencies to build innovative biology research models. Successful applicants will be invited to use one of the largest computing systems in the world devoted to life sciences research. All p...

Prizes to USA individuals and teams from academia, nonprofit organizations, agencies, and industry to develop virtual reality training units for naval mechanics. Applicants must submit register prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to provide more...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to improve healthcare delivery for individuals with developmental disabilities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The goal of funding is to ensure that developmentally di...

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to promote diversity in math and science programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of this program is to promote the participation of scientists from under...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA orthopaedic fellows and residents affiliated with nonprofit, public, and private IHEs to promote careers in research. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with research. The goal of the program is to encourage residents to prepar...

Grants to Connecticut and Rhode Island nonprofits and agencies to improve the quality of life in communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended for the following program areas: arts and culture, health and human services, environment, education, economic...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for architectural assistance to develop impactful community projects. Funding is intended to support costs associated with feasibility studies and project design provided by a professional architectural design team....

In-kind grants of volunteer services to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government entities, tribal governments, public schools, and universities in multiple states to benefit local communities. Applicants must submit a project concept form prior to applyi...

Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government entities for capacity-building projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in a variety of focus areas, including education and training, health and wellbein...

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit organization, government agency, for-profit, tribe, or IHE for initiatives to increase access to organ donor reimbursement programs for underserved populations. Applicants are advised that the required registratio...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for studies related to mental health disorders. Eligible applicants must have a doctoral-level degree. Funding is intended to identify biomarkers that co...

Grants of up to $90,000 to Rhode Island primary care training sites for workforce development in the healthcare sector. Funding is intended to strengthen clinical training capacity and help offset the costs of precepting medical, nursing, and physician assistant studen...

Grants to USA nonprofit and public organizations, eligible law schools, and individuals affiliated with qualified organizations for research projects related to the bar examination. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Fundin...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and law schools for programs to assist students unlikely to pass the bar exam. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for successful programs that are focused on students ...

Grant of $1,000 to a USA school or school district for health-related activities for students and their families. Funding is intended for health education, fitness, taste tests of healthy foods, general wellness, school gardens, playground refurbishment, and more. All ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities to increase the availability of internet services in rural communities throughout the country. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take sev...

Grants to USA medical and allied health professional schools, healthcare institutions, professional organizations, medical education companies, and other healthcare entities to improve education of health professionals related to migraines. The purpose of the program i...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher learning, and local education agencies for research activities and projects related to Veterans' cemeteries. Funding is intended to support research studies related to national, state, or Tribal Veterans’ ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit grassroots organizations to organize social justice programs. Funding may be used for specific projects as well as for general operating expenses. The funder seeks projects and groups devoted to working for systemic change, usin...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA individuals, autism service providers, and community organizations to positively impact the health and well-being of individuals with autism. Funding is intended to directly or indirectly provide support, including by providing guidance t...