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

Explore 1,479 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 IHEs for Research Projects to Address Biological Issues Related to Mathematics

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for research projects that address biological issues related to mathematics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of funding is to support innovative mathe...

GrantWatch ID#: 212623

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Medical Research

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for medical research. Funding is intended for medical research on a wide variety of topics. Grant applications will be accepted at any time but will only be reviewed once per year. Applicants will receive an e...

GrantWatch ID#: 220189

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Education, Health, and Human Services for People with Disabilities

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for education, health, and human services for people with physical disabilities and/or vision impairments. Funding is intended to improve the lives of people with disabilities across the nation. Preference will...

GrantWatch ID#: 220190

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Projects to Make the World a Better Place

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects and programs that make the world a better place. The fund makes grants to organizations in New York, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Historically, pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 220349

Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations and Associations to Promote the Sport of Ice Hockey

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit charitable organizations and qualifying associations to support the sport of ice hockey. Funding is intended to assist with programs, projects, and expenses that promote participation in the sport throughout the country. The purposes of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 220862

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools for Spinning and Weaving Equipment

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools to promote the development fiber arts programs. Funding is intended for the purchase of equipment to enhance a current curriculum or start a new program in spinning and weaving. Grants may be used f...

GrantWatch ID#: 221049

Grants to USA Individuals and Nonprofits for Photography Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA individuals and nonprofit organizations for photography programs. Funding is intended for professional development, organizing and cataloging photographs, exhibitions, artist residencies, and educational programs for K-12 students. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 221914

Grants to USA Institutions to Offer Scholarships to Attend Floral Design Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA institutions to offer scholarships to attend floral design programs. The purpose of the grant program is to support individuals with financial need who want to pursue careers in the floral design and retail sectors of the industry. Priority is given ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227762

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Organizations to Support Oral Health

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support oral health. Funding is intended to provide dental healthcare to individuals in need. Eligible uses of funds include lab fees, instrument rental, instrument purchases, disposable dental su...

GrantWatch ID#: 229468

Grants to International Nonprofits for American and Native American Art Exhibitions

Deadline: 05/18/27 LOI Date: 03/02/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, such as art centers, museums, and community-based cultural organizations, to present short-term art exhibits on American and Native American art. A letter of inquiry is required prior to a full application. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 170093

Grants to USA IHEs to Provide Support and Scholarships to Low-Income Students in STEM Fields

Deadline: 03/02/27

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to provide support to low-income students in STEM fields. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for scholarship programs, curriculum development, st...

GrantWatch ID#: 212625

Grants to USA Nonprofits for a Variety...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for a variety of community services. Funding is intended for musical education for talented children and youth, for programs to preserve Yiddish culture, and to assist new immigrants to the USA through housing...

GrantWatch ID#: 218939

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit People with Visual Impairments

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit people with visual impairments throughout the country. Funding is primarily intended to financially support and finance homes for the visually impaired. Funding is also intended to support organizations that assist ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219880

Grants to USA Nonprofit Museums and Historic Sites for Conservation Activities

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit museums and historic sites for conservation activities related to historic crafts and trades. The purpose of funding is to assist with conservation planning, artifact treatment, educational and interpretive programs, and the...

GrantWatch ID#: 227467

Grants to USA and Israel Nonprofits for General Support and Capital Projects in Jewish Communi...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations for a wide range of projects and programs that benefit Jewish communities. Funding is intended for capital projects, general operating support, or programming. In the United States, grants will primarily support res...

GrantWatch ID#: 180526

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Reduce Juvenile Delinquency

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to reduce juvenile delinquency. Funding is intended to focus on supporting boys from broken homes in their development as productive members of society. For grants made to organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 220206

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Children

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit children. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, health and wellness, and human services, such as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228196

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs Focused on Education, Religion, Human Services, and Crue...

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for religious, literary, scientific, or educational purposes and to prevent cruelty to animals. Priority will be shown to charitable org...

GrantWatch ID#: 199289

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Conduct Medical Research

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to conduct medical research. Preference will be given to research specifically focused on cancer, though all types of medical research are eligible. Grant applications will be accepted at any time but will only be reviewed onc...

GrantWatch ID#: 220331

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support and Encourage Children and Young Adults to Dance

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support and encourage children and young adults to dance. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying to verify that grant funds are available. Funding is intended for a wide range of dance-...

GrantWatch ID#: 220778

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development Progra...

Deadline: 04/03/27

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations for cybersecurity education and workforce development programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity workf...

GrantWatch ID#: 227216

Fellowships to USA Researchers Affiliated with IHEs and Nonprofits for Collaborative Scientifi...

Deadline: 04/14/27

Fellowships to USA and territories researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations for collaborative scientific research activities. The purpose of the program is to provide career development opportunities for fellows and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212808

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Federal Agencies, Research Centers, and Tribes for Cyber Innov...

Deadline: 04/14/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, federal agencies, research centers, and tribes for cyber innovation research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for projects that improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 220581

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Medical and Veterinary Initiatives

Deadline: 04/15/27

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 su...

GrantWatch ID#: 220137

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits in the Funder's Service Area for Programs ...

Deadline: 04/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the funder's service area for programs benefitting local communities. Eligible projects address disaster relief, workforce development, health and social services, and economic stability. Grants m...

GrantWatch ID#: 226954

Grants to USA Women's Shelters to Support Survivors of Domestic Abuse

Deadline: 04/30/27

Grants of $20,000 to USA women’s shelters to provide services and support to women and children who have experienced abusive situations. Funding is intended to assist organizations that work to provide a safe, violence-free environment for abuse survivors. The g...

GrantWatch ID#: 180872

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations to Improve Healthcare for Underserved Communities

Deadline: 04/30/27

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for initiatives to improve healthcare for underserved communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: cancer prevention, advancing crisis preparedness and response, and increa...

GrantWatch ID#: 214122

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Businesses, Agencies, and Individuals ...

Deadline: 04/30/27

Grants of up to $25,000 USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, agencies, and individuals for environmental conservation projects. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of stewardship, conservation, and education. Projects may be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217574

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Artistic Programs Enhancing the Connection between the USA and In...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for artistic and cultural programs that enhance the connection and general goodwill between the USA and Indonesia. Funding is intended for a variety of project types focused on the literary, performing, and vis...

GrantWatch ID#: 218929

Grants to USA Nonprofit Shelters, Orphanages, and Group Homes to Support Programs that Benefit...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit vulnerable children across the country. Funding will be awarded to homeless shelters, orphanages, and group homes to support programs in the areas of education, health, and human services that specifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220198

Grants to USA Jewish Charities and Nonprofits for a Range of Initiatives

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants to USA Jewish charities and nonprofit organizations for a range of initiatives. Funding is intended to support activities in the following focus areas: arts, culture, and humanities, education, health, human services, public and society benefit, and religio...

GrantWatch ID#: 220298

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Medical Research

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $11,500 to USA nonprofit organizations to support medical research. In order to apply, applicants must complete an eligibility quiz and set up an online account. While applications are accepted throughout the year, applications must be submitted by...

GrantWatch ID#: 220342

Grants to USA and Canada Math Teachers and Coaches for Tools and Tech to Teach Math

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada PK-12 mathematics teachers and math coaches affiliated with schools and institutions to incorporate tools and technology in the teaching of mathematics. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231172

Grants to USA and Canada Schools and Organizations for Math Teacher Professional Education

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada math organizations, schools, and school districts for professional education for math teachers. Applicants must be members of the funding source's organization. Eligible expenses include materials, consultants, registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 231180

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations to Support Mathematics Projects for Teachers

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, its territories, and Canada funding source member organizations to support the activities of mathematics teachers to enhance learning of mathematics in schools. The purpose of the program is to promote original mathematics related pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 231192

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations for Mathematics Projects for PreK-12 Teachers

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $3,500 to USA, its territories, and Canada funding source member organizations to support the activities of PreK-12 mathematics teachers. The purpose of the program is to promote creative mathematics related projects that address the needs of the l...

GrantWatch ID#: 231193

Grants to USA and Canada Student Organizations for Math Projects for Student Teachers

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, its territories, and Canada funding source member student organizations to support the activities of pre-service mathematics teachers. The purpose of the program is to promote original mathematics related projects that address the ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 231194

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for the Production a...

Deadline: 06/15/27 LOI Date: 05/16/27

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to support the production and distribution of specific reagents at eligible facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several wee...

GrantWatch ID#: 217253

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible States for Projects in the Fields of Education, Libraries...

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit IHEs, schools, libraries, and hospitals in eligible states for projects in the fields of secondary and higher education, library support, and healthcare. Funding may be used for capital projects and endowments. Applicants must be located in...

GrantWatch ID#: 180741

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Animal Welfare Activities

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants of $2,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for animal welfare activities. Funding is intended to support shelters, rescue groups, and organizations. Eligible applicants work for the placement, care, and life improvement of senior dogs, dogs rescued from negle...

GrantWatch ID#: 227087

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Recreational Activities for Individuals with Disabilities

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA nonprofit organizations for recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. Eligible expenses include registration fees, equipment, facilities, and housing. Priority will be given to programs that serve low-income or economic...

GrantWatch ID#: 153362

Grants to USA Individuals, Organizations, and Institutions to Preserve Amateur Video

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals, organizations, and institutions to preserve home and amateur film and video and transfer those materials to digital format. The program's vision is to preserve the histories of local culture and make these materials avail...

GrantWatch ID#: 162322

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Workforce Training Programs for Young Adults

Deadline: 08/01/27 LOI Date: 06/01/27

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for workforce training programs for youth. Interested applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting the full proposal. Funding is intended to support programs that prepare young adults ages...

GrantWatch ID#: 170546

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Mental Health and Counseling Programs for Children and A...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to Rhode Island nonprofits for mental health programs and counseling services. Funding is intended for programs that identify, track, and treat participants who have an unaddressed need for care coordination. The goal of the program is to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 177096

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Services that Support Holocaust Sur...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to provide services for elderly Holocaust survivors. Funding is intended for a range of services including socialization programs, emergency assistance, health and medical-related services, transportation, foo...

GrantWatch ID#: 209373

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits to Promote Cancer Research

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to USA academic institutions and nonprofit entities to promote cancer research. Funding is intended to serve as seed money that allows junior faculty members to initiate new research projects. The purpose of the grant program is to support the development o...

GrantWatch ID#: 213596

Grants to USA Community-Based Organizations for Educational Development Programs Related to Fl...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA community-based organizations for educational development programs related to floriculture. Funding is intended to support scholarships and grants that cover registration fees for events that provide educational opportunities. Priori...

GrantWatch ID#: 215123

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Spiritual Development, Healthcare, Education, and Improving Livin...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community programs and projects. Focus areas for funding include spiritual development, healthcare, education, and improving living conditions for vulnerable residents. Priority is given to organizations i...

GrantWatch ID#: 216846

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Assist Amputee US Military Veterans and to Improve Society in Sout...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations that are working to assist amputee military veterans, and to California nonprofits endeavoring to improve society in Southern California. Funding is intended for nonprofits throughout the country that offer repair and care for...

GrantWatch ID#: 219859

Grants to USA Nonprofit Hockey Associations to Increase Participation in the Sport of Hockey b...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit registered hockey associations for programs that develop the sport of hockey for young girls. Funding is intended for equipment, marketing, advertising, ice, and other expenses. The purpose of the program is to increase participation in hoc...

GrantWatch ID#: 220963
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