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

Explore 1,480 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 and In-Kind Support to USA School Districts to Promote Equitable Educational Opportunit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA eligible school districts to enhance learning through technology. Funding is intended to promote equal opportunities in education. Eligible schools are those serving middle or high school grades with a significant percentage of st...

GrantWatch ID#: 193821

Grants to USA Entities to Support Research on Food Supply and Agricultural Security

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public and private IHEs for research addressing dangers to the country's food supply or agricultural sector. Applicants are required to submit a concept note prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 193965

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Horses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit horses. Eligible activities and services include those that contribute to the maintenance, care, promotion, and improvement of horse populations. Projects pertaining to all ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193966

Grants to USA Cities and Towns to Encourage Collaboration Among Community Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $10,000 to USA and territories cities and towns to encourage collaboration among community residents. Funding may be used for project coordination, coaching, and project-related expenses. The goal of the program is to provide start-up funding for residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 194652

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address Climate Change

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations that are addressing the climate emergency. Funding is intended to support activist movements demanding change from governments. Eligible projects must directly address climate change, and organizations may onl...

GrantWatch ID#: 194736

Grants to USA Nonprofits for the Publication of Nonfiction Works

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $12,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for the publication of nonfiction works. Funding is intended for English books that are designed, written, and produced at a high standard, appeal to a general audience, and are expected to have a reasonable s...

GrantWatch ID#: 194745

Grants to USA and Israel Scientist Teams for Collaborative Robotics Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientist teams associated with IHEs, hospitals, and agencies for collaborative robotics research. Funding is intended for research projects that advance the field of robotics, particularly in terms of intelligence, embodiment, and computa...

GrantWatch ID#: 195128

Grants to USA IHEs to Develop Research Partnerships with Institutions to Address Various Chall...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA colleges and universities to develop research partnerships with other IHEs in order to address challenges and better serve their students. Partnerships can be in any number of formats, including mergers and acquisitions, shared infrastructure and fac...

GrantWatch ID#: 195133

In-Kind Grants to USA Schools and Head Start Programs to Implement STEM Learning Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of materials and resources to USA public middle schools, elementary schools, Head Start programs, and preschools to implement STEM learning programs. Priority is given to schools that serve Title I students. The purpose of the program is to assist s...

GrantWatch ID#: 195236

In-Kind Support to USA Faculty at IHEs to Receive Surplus Laboratory Equipment for Energy-Rela...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA faculty at IHEs to receive surplus laboratory equipment for energy-related programs. Faculty may receive a wide range of equipment and training apparatuses, including but not limited to amplifiers, oscilloscopes, mass spectrometers, and powe...

GrantWatch ID#: 195967

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Charitable Programs and Projects in Israel

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for charitable activities in Israel. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Focus areas for funding include social justice, education, ethnic and religious pluralism, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196516

Donations to USA Nonprofits, Hospitals, and IHEs to Advance Health and Science

Deadline: Ongoing

Donations to USA nonprofit and professional organizations, hospitals, institutions of higher education, patient groups, and other nonprofit entities for activities in a range of medical and biomedical disciplines. Donations, including grants, fellowships, endowmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 196979

Grants to USA Organizations for Professional Development Programs that Advance Healthcare and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations for professional development programs that advance healthcare and medicine. Funding is intended for a range of programs that educate health providers and address topics such as access to care, innovative drug developments, advancing the...

GrantWatch ID#: 196985

In-Kind Sponsorships and Donations to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Community-Based Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind sponsorships and donations to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations and government entities for social, humanitarian, educational, and community programs. Funding is intended to support a scientific, charitable, literary, or educational objective. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 196986

In-kind Donations of Equipment to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs for Community S...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of equipment to USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, schools, and institutions of higher education for community support and the promotion of science education. Donations also align with the company's environmental goals by recyc...

GrantWatch ID#: 196987

In-Kind Grants of Technology to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve Operations in...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of software licenses to USA and territories government agencies, foundations, educational entities, and nonprofit organizations to improve operations. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 197043

Grants to USA Archival Repositories for Urgent Assistance Following a Serious Disaster

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories archival repositories for urgent assistance following a serious disaster. Funding is intended for services, supplies, and labor costs to recover damaged and threatened archival materials. Grants support the recovery of...

GrantWatch ID#: 197247

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Children and Families

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit children and families. Funding is intended for activities that address domestic violence, including assault and human trafficking, and organizations that benefit children, especially in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 197512

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs to Support Fundraising Events for Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and IHEs to support fundraising events for programs that will improve the lives of youth and children. Funding is intended to support organizations and projects with an emphasis on youth programs and education...

GrantWatch ID#: 197514

Grants to International Nonprofits and Agencies for Emergency Wildlife Conservation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and NGOs for emergency wildlife conservation efforts. Funding is intended to support applicants during crisis periods that directly impact wildlife. The purpose ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197950

Grants to USA Nonprofits and First Responder Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and first responder agencies for projects and programs that benefit local communities and families. Proposals may fall into one of the following categories: youth education activities and programs, first respon...

GrantWatch ID#: 197977

In-Kind Grants of Data Validation Services to USA Nonprofits Working to Protect the Environment

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of data validation services to USA nonprofit organizations. The purpose of this program is to support the operations and programs of organizations working to improve the environment and preserve resources. Successful applicants will receive data qua...

GrantWatch ID#: 198451

Grants to USA School Districts for Technology that Improves Teaching Performance and Promotes ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA schools districts for projects that improve teaching performance and promote professional development. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist schools and districts with their teacher observation and col...

GrantWatch ID#: 199042

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Innovative Research to Stimulate Social Progress

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for innovative research to stimulate social progress. Funding is intended to support research in the focus areas of liberalism and the future of work. The goal of the funding program is to provide scholars and student...

GrantWatch ID#: 199072

Loans to USA Businesses and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA and territories businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for disaster relief efforts. Funding is intended to help with the recovery activities of for-profit entities and private nonprofits located in a declared disaster area. Loans...

GrantWatch ID#: 199201

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Collaborative Biological Research Projects Related to ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientists at nonprofit IHEs, agencies, and hospitals for cooperative international scientific research related to integrative organismal systems. Funding is intended for research projects on behavioral systems, neural systems, plant bioti...

GrantWatch ID#: 199424

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Collaborative Research Projects Related to Manufacturi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientists associated with agencies, hospitals, and nonprofit IHEs for innovative collaborative research projects related to manufacturing and engineering. Funding is intended for cooperative international research in manufacturing, biomec...

GrantWatch ID#: 199429

In-Kind Grants to USA Schools and Parents to Provide Underserved K-12 Students with Internet C...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA schools, school districts, parents, and guardians to provide qualifying K-12 students with internet access and software. Recipients will receive free mobile hotspots and internet connections, as well as the opportunity to purchase laptops and...

GrantWatch ID#: 199451

Donations to USA Nonprofits in New England States to Enhance Charitable Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Donations to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations to enhance charitable events, such as auctions, raffles, and other fundraising events. The goal of the program is to offer support to nonprofits that s...

GrantWatch ID#: 199947

In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Online Capacity-Building Serv...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for online capacity-building services. Funding is intended to help organizations update their capabilities, improve operations and adopt cloud storage, assess their impact, and enhance daily...

GrantWatch ID#: 200017

In-Kind Grants of Gift Cards to USA Nonprofits and Public Agencies that Enrich Local Communiti...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of electronic gift cards valued at up to $500 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and accredited schools. The purpose of this program is to assist organizations, schools, libraries, and other agencies working to bene...

GrantWatch ID#: 200051

In-Kind Donations of Airline Tickets to USA Nonprofits for Fundraising-Related Travel

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of airline tickets to USA nonprofit organizations. Airline tickets may be used for fundraising-related travel to cities where the funding source currently has a business presence. Applicant organizations must explain how the requested flight vouc...

GrantWatch ID#: 200081

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Cooperative Biological Infrastructure Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientists associated with nonprofit IHEs, agencies, and hospitals for cooperative research related to biological infrastructure. Funding is intended for innovative and capacity-building collaborative research to build infrastructure for f...

GrantWatch ID#: 200323

Grants and Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and sponsorships of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities. Funding may be requested for capital support, general operating support, program support, event sponsorships, exhibitions, and performances or productions. Areas ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200511

Technical and Financial Assistance to USA Agencies and Tribes to Protect Land and Infrastructu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Technical and financial assistance to USA and territories governmental and tribal agencies to protect land and infrastructure following a natural disaster. Private and public landowners may apply with a project sponsor. Funding is intended to help communities reco...

GrantWatch ID#: 200893

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Public Chamber Musi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals to participate in events celebrating music. Funding is intended for participatory events that bring people together to play and listen to chamber music. Events must be open to the...

GrantWatch ID#: 201530

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofit and For-Profit Nursing Facilities for Training Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit and for-profit nursing facilities for training programs and workforce development. Funding is intended to assist licensed nursing facilities in improving educational opportunities for employees. The goal of the gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 202147

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals, Agencies, Institutions, and Organizations for Animal Wel...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada individuals, government agencies, institutions, and organizations to promote animal welfare research. Funding is intended to cover the processing and publication expenses for scholarly, open-access, peer-reviewed articles. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203209

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address Human Rights Violations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International human rights organizations and women-led organizations for activities related to human rights violations in eligible regions. Funding is intended for responses to urgent safety issues and for unanticipated a...

GrantWatch ID#: 203703

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal governments to improve disaster preparedness and recovery. The purpose of the program is to make enhancements that will ensure the accessibility of safe drinking water in the event of a natural...

GrantWatch ID#: 203755

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Projects to Improve Infrastructure

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal governments for projects to improve infrastructure. Funding may be used for technical assistance, feasibility studies, and preliminary design and engineering analysis. The purpose of the progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 203761

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Initiatives to Make the World a Better...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives to make the world a better place. Applicants must submit an LOE prior to submitting a full application. Eligible proposals address issues of environmental, social, and global concern,...

GrantWatch ID#: 203975

Grants and Loans to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve Water Infrastructure

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to improve water infrastructure in eligible regions. Applicants should contact a program specialist prior to applying. Funding may be used for the improvement, constru...

GrantWatch ID#: 204356

Grants to USA K-8 Schools for Programs Related to Food and Nutrition

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA schools for educational programs related to nutrition that benefit youth and children. Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest before being invited to apply. Funding is intended for activities that incorporate gardening and cooking ide...

GrantWatch ID#: 204441

Grants to Florida, New York, Connecticut, and Washington, DC Nonprofits to Enhance STEM Educat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida, New York, Connecticut, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations to enhance STEM education initiatives. Priority is given to proposals that are adaptable, sustainable, and scalable. Eligible programs must have a proven track record and measurab...

GrantWatch ID#: 204808

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Events Addressing the Evolution and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500, grants of up to $15,000, and grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for events addressing the evolution and use of the Internet. Funding is intended to support initiatives that include open dialogue on issue...

GrantWatch ID#: 204881

Grants to USA Public, Private, and Charter Schools for Biomedical Science Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to implement a biomedical science program. Funding is intended to cover program participation fees and training for the teachers who will be running the program. The goal is to provide students wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 204920

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Strategic Policy and Program Effectiveness Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Cooperative agreements to USA agencies, IHEs, tribal entities, and philanthropic entities for research addressing strategic policy and program effectiveness. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 205574

Loans to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and agricultural cooperatives for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended for economic recovery support and operating expenses for businesses that are not able to me...

GrantWatch ID#: 205930

Grants to USA Government Agencies and Nonprofits for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA state, tribal, and local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for relief efforts following natural disasters. Funding is intended for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoring public infrastructure after events such as h...

GrantWatch ID#: 206048
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