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Grants for Rhode Island Nonprofits & 501(c)(3) Organizations

Explore 1,476 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) public charities, community organizations, faith-based initiatives, and NGOs operating in Rhode Island. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives spanning 61 grant categories and beyond, updated daily.

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Grants to USA Individuals, IHEs, and Industry for Innovations in Long-Acting HIV Products

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants to USA individuals, teams, academia, and industry for innovations in long-acting HIV products. Applicants should offer strategies to implement and adopt community use of HIV prevention and treatment products. Innovations should address ease of access, engag...

GrantWatch ID#: 230162
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Create Financial Literacy Resources for Women

Deadline: 08/03/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization, Tribe, IHE, hospital or government agency to create financial literacy resources for women. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The goal of the funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 231019

Grants to USA Entities for Research on Teen Pregnancy Prevention

Deadline: 08/05/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for research on teen pregnancy prevention. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to examine new questions ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230927

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit for Technical Assistance to Family Planning Grantees

Deadline: 08/05/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit organization, IHE, or agency to provide training and technical assistance to family planning services grantees. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 230928

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Provide Technical Assistance to Agencies

Deadline: 08/14/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to provide technical assistance to local government agencies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 204383

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

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for research related to HIV. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on substance us...

GrantWatch ID#: 224970

Opportunity for USA Organizations to Participate in an IDD-Related Education Training Program

Deadline: 08/07/26

Opportunity for USA community-based organizations, managed care organizations, and school-to-work transition sites to promote health among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants will take part in a training and certification pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 204484

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs that Address Gambling Problems

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to address gambling problems. Eligible programs are aimed at prevention. The goal of the funding program is to minimize harm among those who have not yet gambled or among those who have limited...

GrantWatch ID#: 205176

Grants to USA Agencies and Nonprofits to Improve Justice System Response to Violence and Assau...

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies and nonprofit organizations to improve the criminal justice system's response to violence and assault. Applicants are advised to complete the required registrations well in advance of the deadline. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 208437

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

Grant to a USA Entity for Research on the Mental Health of People with Spinal Cord Injury

Deadline: 08/05/26

Grant to a USA IHE, nonprofit or for-profit organization, tribal entity, or agency for research on the mental health of people with spinal cord injury. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for r...

GrantWatch ID#: 231070

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes for Services for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies and Native American organizations to provide services for individuals with brain injuries. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. The purpose of this program is...

GrantWatch ID#: 195314

Grants to USA Agencies, CBOs, Tribes, and Organizations for Electric Heat Pump Systems

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA agencies, CBOs, Tribes, and organizations in multiple states to increase electric heat pump systems. Funding is intended for expanding access within low- and moderate-income communities to energy efficient heating and cooling systems. Eligible activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231030

Grant to a USA Entity for Research on Employment Among People Who Are Deaf

Deadline: 08/05/26

Grant to a USA IHE, nonprofit or for-profit organization, tribal entity, or agency for research on employment among people who are deaf. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve employmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 231071

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Improve Navy Electrical Systems

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and research institutions to improve Navy electrical systems. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 230254

Grants to USA Entities for Research Benefiting Individuals with Disabilities

Deadline: 08/05/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and tribal entities for a research project to benefit individuals with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible projects are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201520

Grants to USA Entities to Increase the Community Involvement of Individuals with Disabilities

Deadline: 08/05/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and tribal entities for projects to increase the involvement of individuals with disabilities in their communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 201521

Opportunity for USA Individuals and Organizations to Share Lyme Disease Experiences

Deadline: 08/07/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, and organizations to share personal stories and insights on Lyme disease. This competition is intended to elevate the voices of people with lived experience with Lyme and to highlight priorities to improve the quality of lif...

GrantWatch ID#: 229947

Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Agricultural Product Promotion

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for agricultural product promotion. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to address issues related to...

GrantWatch ID#: 164785

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Legal Assistance to Older Adults

Deadline: 08/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories entities to provide legal assistance to older adults. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to prevent elder abuse by providing legal services to old...

GrantWatch ID#: 230854

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Entities to Join Vaccine Development Initiatives

Deadline: 08/12/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entities to join a biospecimen sourcing initiative. The purpose of this project is to establish partners that will be able to rapidly provide biospecimens in order to expedite the development of effective vaccines aga...

GrantWatch ID#: 229492

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Increase Economic Stability for Korean Americans

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to increase the economic stability of low-income Korean Americans throughout the country. Funding is intended for direct service programs that advance educational attainment, employment, financial capability, access to public ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180202

Competition for USA Entities for Innovative Solutions to Prevent Workplace Electrocution

Deadline: 09/24/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Opportunity for USA and territories nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, PreK-12 schools, for-profit entities, and tribes to participate in a competition to present innovative solutions that mitigate fatal electrocutions in the workplace. Competitors mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 230260

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Develop Resources for Law Enforcement

Deadline: 08/24/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies to develop resources for law enforcement. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 221127
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research to Address Inequality for Children and Youth

Deadline: 07/29/26

Grants to USA nonprofit institutions for research to improve the lives of American children and youth up to age 25. Funding is intended to support the effective exploration of policies and activities that address inequality for young people. Priority is given to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 179286
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Research to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 07/29/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research to benefit youth throughout the country. This program funds investigation into how and what type of research is used by policymakers and others when developing policies and programs affecting young people ages 5-2...

GrantWatch ID#: 184793
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Address Long-Term Patient Care Complaints

Deadline: 07/29/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA and territories nonprofit organization, government or tribal agency, community or faith-based organization, hospital, or IHE for training to address long-term facility patient care complaints. Applicants are advised that the required...

GrantWatch ID#: 194801

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Innovative Lupus Research

Deadline: 08/19/26 LOI Date: 07/29/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public entities, and IHEs for innovative research projects related to lupus. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 229238

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Lupus Research

Deadline: 08/19/26 LOI Date: 07/29/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public entities, and IHEs for research projects related to lupus. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 229239

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Develop Lupus Pilot Studies

Deadline: 08/19/26 LOI Date: 07/29/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public entities, and IHEs to develop lupus pilot studies. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229240

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Improve Lupus Patient Care

Deadline: 08/19/26 LOI Date: 07/29/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public entities, and IHEs for research to improve the quality of life of lupus patients. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 229242
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Grants to Rhode Island Public Libraries for Capital Projects

Deadline: 07/29/26

Grants to Rhode Island public libraries in eligible locations for capital projects. Funding is intended for capital expenses for libraries in communities that do not yet have community learning centers. Eligible libraries are located in communities within the 17 L...

GrantWatch ID#: 229383

Grants to USA State and Native American Governments for Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA and territories state governments and Native American tribal governments to increase accessibility to recreational activities in underserved and urban communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several months to complete...

GrantWatch ID#: 212095

Grants to Rhode Island Arts and Culture Nonprofits for Operational Assistance

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit arts and culture organizations to assist with operations. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to support the operations of organizations that en...

GrantWatch ID#: 213030

Grants to USA and Israel Nonprofits to Address Urgent Issues for Girls and Women

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of $20,000 to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations for projects that address urgent issues for girls and women. Funding is intended for projects that improve the lives of girls and women and create positive social change to allow full participation of eve...

GrantWatch ID#: 216267

Opportunity for USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Create a Digital Military Training Program

Deadline: 11/11/26 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Opportunity for USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations to compete in a contest to create a fully digital military training program. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application and complete required registrations prior to a full grant applicatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 230481

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Support Victims of Gender-Based Assault

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for support services for victims of gender-based assault. Funding is intended for programs that support both child and adult victims, their family members, and other people affected by the crime. Priority will be give...

GrantWatch ID#: 231490

Grants to Rhode Island CBOs for Partnerships to Support Families in Crisis

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Rhode Island community-based organizations for partnerships to support families in crisis. Funding is intended for initiatives that promote stability and economic independence for low-income families, while providing a full range of support and clear pat...

GrantWatch ID#: 231503
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Grants to USA Nonprofit IHEs and Research Institutions to Support Research Fellowships Related...

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit IHEs and research institutions to support research fellowships related to leprosy. Participating fellows are early-career scientists conducting leprosy projects that include scientific studies associated with new clinical trials for leprosy...

GrantWatch ID#: 151729
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Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits to Promote the Insurance and Risk Management Field

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and public and private educational organizations for initiatives to promote the insurance and risk management industry. Funding is intended to support programs that draw new, young talent to the sector and provide o...

GrantWatch ID#: 212391

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Early-Career Research on MS

Deadline: 08/13/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public entities, and IHEs for early-career research projects related to Multiple Sclerosis. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214914

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Research on Technologies to Treat Neurol...

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research to develop technologies to treat neurological disorders. Applicants are advised that the required regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 217704

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and For-Profits for Translat...

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, IHEs, and for-profits for translational and clinical brain research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 217734

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Brain Re...

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, for-profits, IHEs, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for brain research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for clinical studies for d...

GrantWatch ID#: 217735
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Wildlife Conservation Projects

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for conservation projects and research. Funding is primarily intended for projects related to marine species and parrots, with a focus on endangered species and efforts to conserve biodiversity. Priority is gi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221900
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Grants to USA Investigators to Mitigate the Loss of Federal Research Funding

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to USA investigators, IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions to mitigate the loss of federal research funding. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support research projects associated ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223698

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Trials

Deadline: 08/13/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profit and nonprofit organizations, public entities, and IHEs for clinical trials for multiple sclerosis products, medications, and devices. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229233

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Multiple Sclerosis Research

Deadline: 08/13/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profit and nonprofit organizations, public entities, and IHEs for innovative Multiple Sclerosis research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full proposal...

GrantWatch ID#: 229234

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for High-Impact MS Research

Deadline: 08/13/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profit and nonprofit organizations, public entities, and IHEs for high-impact Multiple Sclerosis research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full proposa...

GrantWatch ID#: 229235
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Grants to USA Investigators for Synthetic Plant Biology Research

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to USA investigators affiliated with IHEs, research facilities, and research institutes for research related to synthetic plant biology. Funding is intended for projects that apply engineering techniques and principles to advance the understanding of plant ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229996
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