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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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In-Kind Support to USA Agencies and Tribes to Meet Local Housing Needs and Support Equitable H...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA government agencies and tribes to meet local housing needs and support equitable housing development. Successful applicants will receive technical assistance to support the coordination and integration of transportation and housing in infras...

GrantWatch ID#: 206232

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Educational Organizations, and Research Institutions for P...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational organizations, and research institutions for programs to reduce recidivism. Funding is intended to support programs that assist incarcerated individuals in regaining entry int...

GrantWatch ID#: 206941

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Educational and Workforce Development Programs for Disadvantaged ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to serve underprivileged youth. Funding is intended to assist organizations providing academic learning, technical education, occupational skills training, and apprenticeships. Eligible uses of...

GrantWatch ID#: 207575

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Environmental and Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for environmental initiatives and relief efforts. Funding is intended for activities that support sustainability, conservation, and national and international emergency relief work, and address diffi...

GrantWatch ID#: 208108

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Help People Living in Poverty

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA nonprofit organizations assisting individuals living in poverty. Funding is intended for projects that improve lives and help people help themselves. Grants will primarily be made to organizations providing services and programs in tw...

GrantWatch ID#: 208109

Grants to Rhode Island Companies and Organizations to Improve Workplace Access for People With...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Rhode Island businesses and organizations to promote workforce development and improve access for people with disabilities. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to advance employment a...

GrantWatch ID#: 208140

Grants to USA Scientists, Educators, and Engineers Affiliated with IHEs and Nonprofits for Sci...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA scientists, educators, and engineers affiliated with IHEs, nonprofits, and Tribes for engineering and science-based research projects related to dynamic systems. Funding is intended to support fundamental research on the monitoring, analysis, measure...

GrantWatch ID#: 209118

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for Projec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects related to cybersecurity. Funding is intended to develop cybersecurity capabilities powered by artificial intelligence. Priority will be given to projects that incorpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 209338

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects Related to Journalism, Cybersecurity, and Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs in a range of focus areas. Focus areas include promoting truth in journalism, cybersecurity, and veterans and their families. The funder's current focus is to provide outstanding organizations with fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 209555

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, CBOs, and Tribes in Eligible Regions to Repair Damaged Wat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, community-based organizations, and tribes in eligible regions to repair damaged water systems. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of the program...

GrantWatch ID#: 209675

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice and Societal Cha...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives to promote social justice and societal change. Funding is intended to support investigative journalism and the arts as a means to creating change. Eligible organizations align with on...

GrantWatch ID#: 209682

Grants to USA Qualifying State and Local Associations for Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA qualifying state and local associations for disaster relief. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to address housing-related concerns in communities fol...

GrantWatch ID#: 210441

In-Kind Donations of Used Radios to USA Public Schools to Facilitate Communication

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of used radios to USA public schools to facilitate communication. The purpose of the program is to provide two-way radio equipment at no cost to the schools in an effort to enhance the safety of staff and students. Successful applicants will rece...

GrantWatch ID#: 210491

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Events and Projects that Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for outdoor events and activities that benefit vulnerable residents. Funding is intended to enhance the communities where funding source members work and live, with an emphasis on assisting ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210494

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Projects Related to Water, Healthca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for sustainable projects in the areas of healthcare, water, and education. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Previous grantees have conducted projects within the follo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210775

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits to Increase Awareness of and Responses to Climate...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations to increase awareness of and responses to climate change and extreme weather. Funding is intended for research, journalism activities, and conferences that serve to enhance political stability, share knowle...

GrantWatch ID#: 210862

In-Kind Support to USA Schools to Initiate Computer Science Courses

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA schools to initiate computer science courses. Funding is intended to cover teacher training fees as well as participation fees. All schools are encouraged to apply, including private schools, charter schools, rural schools, public and privat...

GrantWatch ID#: 210974

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Enhance Adult Literacy

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to enhance adult literacy. Funding is intended for the purchase of licenses and subscriptions to programs offering blended- and distance-learning solutions. The goal of the grant program is to improve the capa...

GrantWatch ID#: 210989

Opportunity for USA Agencies and Organizations to Provide Workshops in Entrepreneurship to Wom...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA agencies and organizations to provide workshops in entrepreneurship to women. The workshops are intended for individuals who are survivors of adversity, and consist of online classes, assignments, hands-on experience, and mentorship. In additio...

GrantWatch ID#: 211343

In-Kind Grants to USA High Schools to Implement an Engineering Program

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter high schools to implement an engineering program. Funding is intended to cover the participation fee related to implementing the engineering program designed by the funding source. The purpose of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 211572

Grants to USA Schools to Implement a High-Quality Middle School STEM Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to implement a high-quality STEM program at the middle school level. Funding is intended to cover the fees associated with teacher training and program implementation. Participants must offer the p...

GrantWatch ID#: 211586

Grants to USA Schools to Implement High-Quality STEM Curricula for Grades K-5

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to participate in a program to implement high-quality STEM curricula for grades K-5. Schools will receive funds to cover the participation and registration fees for the program. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 211595

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribal Entities, and IHEs for Programs and Ev...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories government and tribal agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, faith-based entities, workforce agencies, and veterans service organizations for events and programs that benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211725

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Projects to Implement Improvements to Research Tools for...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations, such as museums and laboratories, for projects to implement improvements to research tools for various biological topics. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting a proposal. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 211757

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits to Design New and Improved Research Tools for Specific Biolo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations such as laboratories and museums to design new and improved research tools for specific biology topic areas. Funding is intended for new research methods and tools that will advance biological research in specific top...

GrantWatch ID#: 211762

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Workshops and Meet...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, hospitals, laboratories, and government agencies to promote workforce development for researchers and other individuals focused on diabetes. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212216

In-Kind Support to USA Youth and High School Rugby Clubs to Provide Basic Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA youth and high school rugby clubs to provide basic equipment. The program is intended to provide pop-up tents to teams throughout the country. Programs for girls and boys and coeducational programs are eligible. All high school, youth, and U...

GrantWatch ID#: 212712

In-Kind Support to USA Youth and High School Clubs, Physical Education Programs, and Community...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA youth and high school rugby clubs, physical education programs, and community programs to provide rugby balls. The program is intended to provide balls to youth rugby organizations throughout the country. Programs for girls and boys and coed...

GrantWatch ID#: 212713

Grants to USA Individuals for Emergency Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to Individuals for emergency financial assistance. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to assist individuals experiencing urgent unexpected situations including, but not limited to na...

GrantWatch ID#: 213476

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Developers for AI...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, grants of up to $20,000, and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, developers, and researchers for projects in Artificial Intelligence. Funding is intended to support innovative...

GrantWatch ID#: 213528

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Research Related to US Foreign and Domestic Policies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects, programs, and research related to US foreign and domestic policies. Funding is intended to support projects that are now in danger of losing funding due to the economic downturn and dwindling public funds. Funded...

GrantWatch ID#: 213612

Grants to USA Federal Agencies for Technology Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA federal government agencies for technology projects that will improve agency operations, enhance coordination with other programs and agencies, and revamp older systems. The purpose of funding is to modernize operations, reduce costs, and enhance pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 213653

Grants to USA and Canada Animal Rescues and Shelters for Enrichment Activities for Adoptable C...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Canada animal rescues and shelters to provide stimulation to cats in shelters. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website. Funding is intended to support a wide range of indoor, outdoor, and human intera...

GrantWatch ID#: 213685

Grants to USA and Canada Animal Rescues and Shelters for Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada animal rescues and shelters for disaster relief. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website. The purpose of the grant program is to provide assistance to animal organizations that have been affe...

GrantWatch ID#: 213686

Grants to USA and Canada Animal Rescues and Shelters to Improve Conditions for Dogs Waiting fo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Canada animal rescues and shelters to improve conditions for dogs in shelters. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website. Funding is intended for a wide range of purchases and activities that enhance t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213687

Grants to USA and Canada Animal Rescues and Shelters for Expenses Related to Adoption Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Canada animal rescues and shelters for expenses related to stort-term adoption programs. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website. Funding is intended to cover costs needed for short-term dog field tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 213688

Grants to USA and Canada Animal Rescues and Shelters to Cover Medical Treatments for Pets Wait...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Canada animal rescues and shelters to cover medical treatments for pets waiting for adoption. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website. Funding is intended to cover a wide range of emergency medical ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 213689

Grants to USA and Canada Animal Rescues and Shelters to Subsidize Pet Adoptions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada animal rescues and shelters to subsidize pet adoptions. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website. The purpose of the program is to support reduced-fee or free adoptions for cats and dogs. Grantees will be requi...

GrantWatch ID#: 213690

Grants to USA and Canada Animal Rescues and Shelters to Provide Financial Assistance to Indivi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Canada animal rescues and shelters to provide financial assistance to individuals who adopt older pets. Applicants must be registered members of the funding source's website. Funding is intended to provide incentives to potential ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213693

Grants to USA Physician Assistants, Organizations, and Students to Support Inclusion, Equity, ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants, organizations, and students for initiatives to support inclusion, equity, and diversity within the profession. Funding is intended to reduce health disparities and increase health equity in underserved communitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 213713

Grants to USA Physician Assistants, Students, and Organizations to Address Mental Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants, students, and organizations to address mental health. Funding is intended to support initiatives within communities. Priority will be given to projects that reach underserved communities. Eligible activities inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 213714

Grants to USA Physician Assistants, Students, and Organizations to Create and Implement a Proj...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants, students, and organizations to create and implement a project to advance the oral health of patients. Special consideration will be given to projects benefiting vulnerable populations, including but not limited t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213715

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Increase Access to Affordable Capital

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and businesses to improve access to interest-free capital. Funding is provided as recoverable grants that are repaid if and when the recipient achieves specific financial milestones. The purpose of the prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 213824

Grants and In-Kind Marketing Support to USA Nonprofits to Improve Operations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind marketing support to USA nonprofit organizations to improve operations. In addition to advertising funds, eligible organizations receive professional advice on the best way to publicize their work and reach a larger audience. The purpose of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214028

Grants to USA and Canada Educational Institutions and Public Charities for Projects Related to...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada educational institutions and public charities for research, education, and professional development projects related to the treatment of pain. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support inn...

GrantWatch ID#: 214115

Grants to USA Qualifying Organizations to Support Athletes and Promote the Sport of Rowing

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA qualifying organizations to promote the sport of rowing. Funding is intended for the support of competitive athletes currently involved in rowing and for the identification and development of future competitive rowers from underrepresented groups. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 214137

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Neuromuscular Disease Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, individuals, advocacy groups, medical associations, continuing medical education providers, and other organizations for research on rare genetic-based diseases. Funding is intended for individuals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214764

Sponsorship of USA, Canada, and International Events on Rare Diseases

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorship of USA, Canada, and International events that raise awareness, support, and advance scientific knowledge around rare diseases. Funding is intended for events that focus on rare and neuromuscular disorders. Events addressing Duchenne muscular dystrophy ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214766

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Advocacy Groups, and Medical Entities for...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, and medical entities for programs to support patients with neuromuscular disease. Funding is intended for programs that address the unmet needs of rare disease patients, promote edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 214767

In-Kind Donations of Books to USA Nonprofits for Libraries that Serve Underserved Children

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of books to USA nonprofit organizations for small libraries that serve underserved children. Donations can be used to add to or rebuild a small library, or to give children the opportunity of taking books home. Applicants must serve low-income co...

GrantWatch ID#: 214779
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Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

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