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

Loans to USA and territories corporations, utility districts, cooperatives, nonprofits, and agencies to implement energy efficiency measures in rural areas. The loans are intended to fund upgrades and/or replacements that will provide small businesses and rural fa...

Grants and in-kind services to USA local and national organizations to promote wellbeing among youth. Applicants must meet with staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support new programs, as well as projects with a limited timeframe. Suc...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and Tribes for housing construction projects to benefit low-income people in rural areas. Funding is intended to provide safe and affordable housing to families and individuals who cannot afford it on their own...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and initiatives to support campaigns and protests. Funding is intended to support a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to housing rights, climate, workers' rights, antiracism, animal rights, ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for events and activities that assist military personnel, veterans, and their families. Funding is intended to for support in the areas of housing, traumatic brain injury treatment, employment, caregiver support, sports rehabi...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community-based initiatives and projects to integrate people with disabilities into all aspects of community life. Funding is intended for a wide variety of community services projects, including helping seniors age in pla...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for educational programming to assist patients, their caregivers, and the general public. Eligible programs are non-promotional and free of commercial biases. Funding is intended for various programs and initiatives, including...

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and tribes for public policy advocacy campaigns related to children's health equity. Applicants must contact the funding source and participate in a pre-screening call prior to applying. Funding is intended to...

Sponsorships of $1,000 and in-kind support to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for community events. Funding is intended to support community initiatives that create meaningful impact. In addition to funding, qualifying organizations receive publicity for thei...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit healthcare organizations for activities to enhance health services and medical knowledge. Funding is intended to improve the delivery of healthcare and access to care for patients, as well as to advance education and understandin...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to have access to the funding source's technology at a reduced rate. Participating nonprofits may use the technology to improve their operations and increase productivity, thereby boosting thei...

Grants to USA nonprofit youth organizations for projects and activities to improve the quality of life for urban youth. The funding is intended to help young people who have not been able to realize their dreams and goals due to financial limitations. The funding ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, education institutions, and qualifying real estate associations for projects related to real estate regulation. Funding is intended for educational projects, research, the development and implementation of public protection m...

Grants to USA, Canada, and international nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit disadvantaged populations. The purpose of the funding is to break down obstacles to economic progress and broaden access to opportunity, contributing to a more in...

Grants of $500 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont eligible youth softball and baseball leagues for general support. Funding is intended to ensure that players have a rewarding experience and to benefit youth from underse...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and Israel nonprofit and faith-based organizations and state and local entities for anti-hunger advocacy activities. Funding is intended for unanticipated programs, events, and opportunities to promote the anti-hunger agenda. Priorit...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and animal welfare agencies for disaster relief. Funding is intended to cover the costs of pet food and supplies, medical supplies, temporary shelter for pets, transportation, and other costs associated with c...

Grants to USA organizations for projects and programs that address health, human services, and/or education. Funding is intended for programs that promote excellence in those three areas. Previous awardees must wait two years after their previous grant before appl...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations to trial a plant-based menu at an event. The purpose of this program is to encourage organizations to switch to plant-based food for all events. After the funded event, applicants must schedule a boa...

Grants of $250 and $1,000 to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations to support organizational menu changes. Funding is intended for organizations that have recently switched to plant-based menus for all events. Eligible applicants must be companion animal organiza...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operating support. The purpose of funding is to assist well-managed organizations with their charitable activities. Eligible organizations have a proven track record of delivering quality services to their target populatio...

In-kind donations of bread products to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and religious organizations in the contiguous states to assist people in need. Applicants must commit to distributing the products to ill people, at-risk or underserved children an...

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to USA Native Indigenous youth filmmakers for the production of short films. Funding is intended to cover the production costs of short story films on the topics of health and wellness, science, education, art, climate a...

Grants to USA public schools and libraries to implement STEM projects in rural and low-income communities. Funding is intended to support projects that foster interest in technology-related careers and engage students in solving real-world problems with computer t...

Donations of safety items to USA individuals, first responders, police departments, and resource centers to increase the personal safety of individuals with autism. Caregivers of people with autism may request a tracking bracelet or a seat belt cover, and first re...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for social justice projects and programs. Funding is intended for programs addressing the challenges faced by people affected by displacement and injustice. Supported focus areas include advocacy, power building, movement cros...

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations providing education, health, and social services for operating support. Funding is intended primarily for operational needs, and rarely for building requirements. The majority of grants are made to organizations that ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen existing projects and programs. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support social services, civic and cultural programs, medicine and science projects, youth facilities,...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects in the focus areas of education, environmental science, and human services. Priority is for organizations that align with more than one of the funding source's focus areas. The Foundation primarily su...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives that have significant impact on either middle school education or solar energy in underserved communities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a letter of intent. Funding is intended ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and activities to address a broad range of community needs. The funder's focus is on issues relating to community service providers, veterans and their families, the developmentally disabled, the preservation of w...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit performance venues and promoters to respond to emergencies. Eligible applicants work in the areas of performing arts, comedy, and music. Funding is intended for recovery from emergencies including natural and man-made disaste...

Grants to USA swimming lesson providers for programs to teach children and youth how to swim. Funding is intended for programs using certified instructors and a recognized curriculum. Lessons must have a low student-to-instructor ratio and must meet the minimum nu...

In-kind services to USA nonprofit organizations to evaluate their cybersecurity and make recommendations on how to reduce risks and improve security. Awardees will receive a comprehensive evaluation and report on their current vulnerabilities, as well as suggestio...

Grants to USA tribal councils, government agencies, IHEs, research entities, community groups, and NGOs for conservation and research projects related to the Arctic. Funding is intended to have a positive impact on coastal communities as well as to benefit wildlif...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for the expansion of public charter schools. Applicants must first complete a questionnaire before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for schools that wish to serve about one thousand additional...

Grants of $1,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, nonprofit organizations, and groups to promote alternatives to meat consumption. Eligible types of projects include the introduction of plant-based menus in institutions, p...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for initiatives that will improve the quality of life of local residents. Funding is intended to support nonprofits in the Northeast in the following focus areas: literacy, education, humani...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to help youth develop life skills. Funding is intended in particular for education programs and any strategies and programs that encourage young adults to be involved in the aviation and aerospace ind...

Grants to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations, public and private schools, government agencies, and eligible groups for community benefit projects. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of education, health care, crisis management, and vet...

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to help youth participate in sports. Eligible sports include swimming, field hockey, soccer, basketball, baseball, soccer, hockey, lacrosse, track and field, gymnastics, and tennis. Funding may be used for equipment p...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives in the focus areas of food security, waste reduction, and agricultural education in regions served by the funding source. The purpose of the grant program is to advance the well-being of local ...

Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies for emergency assistance to manage and contain wildfires. Funding is intended for firefighting activities, emergency protective measures, and administrative expenses. Eligible fires are loc...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, grassroots, and community-based organizations, leaders, and social enterprises to support programs led by women. Funding is intended to foster advocacy, leadership, and sustainable development. Th...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives related to conservation, education, and health. Applicants should be able to demonstrate strong leadership and sufficient organizational capacity. The goal of the funding program is to assist organizations that...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address the health and welfare of children. Funding is intended to support causes and organizations that make a positive difference in children's li...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for programs or projects to provide healthcare education to healthcare professionals and/or to the public. Funding may be used for a wide variety of activities. Partnerships and collaborative proje...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for research projects addressing hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition. Priority is given to applicants who will work with the funder to develop research findings into practical solutions t...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for reseaerch projects related to GM2 gangliosidosis. The purpose of the grant program is to support clinical or pre-clinical research projects that accelerate the advancement ...

Grants to Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut nonprofit organizations and schools for musical instruments. The purpose of the program is to provide new instruments to institutions that include hospitals, charter schools, pub...