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

Explore 1,469 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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1,469 grants found

Grants to USA IHEs, Agencies, and Industry for Technological Innovations in Chemistry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, agencies, and industry groups for technological innovations in chemistry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects to accelerate the discover of new materia...

GrantWatch ID#: 228969

Grants to USA Industry, Agencies, and IHEs for Resource and Energy Conservation Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA industry groups, agencies, and IHEs for resource and energy conservation research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of research topics including recycling, nan...

GrantWatch ID#: 228970

Grants to IHEs for Research to Improve the Engineering Workforce

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs for research and activities to improve the engineering workforce. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that will enhance engineering education, thereby creating a...

GrantWatch ID#: 228971

Grants to USA Independent Investigators to Commercialize Cancer-Related Technologies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and territories independent investigators at nonprofit institutions to commercialize cancer-related technologies. Funding is intended for the commercialization of technologies for testing biopsies, improved healthcare delivery, testi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228974

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Conservation Programs to Protect Amphibians

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International conservation programs to meet urgent needs related to the protection of amphibian species outside their natural environments. Funding is intended to address unexpected equipment malfunctions in pre-existing ex situ conserva...

GrantWatch ID#: 229009

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools to Replace Lost or Damaged Sports Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA youth organizations, middle schools, and high schools to replace lost or damaged sports equipment. Funding is intended to replace equipment lost through theft, natural disasters, and other destructive incidents. The incident in question must have occ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229174

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Democratic and Civic Freedoms

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, social movements, and groups for initiatives addressing democratic and civic freedoms. Funding is intended to support advocacy and emergency or resilience opportunities. Priority will be given to sm...

GrantWatch ID#: 229176

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Girls and Women

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of girls and women. Funding is intended for organizational support to enhance the quality of life for underserved women and girls through a clear strategy for effecting change. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 229177

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives to Support Young Women

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to support young women. Funding is intended for projects that will advance young women ages 18-25 economically, enabling them to achieve self-sufficiency and financial independence. Examples of programs include...

GrantWatch ID#: 229190

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Businesses for Apprenticeship Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Rhode Island businesses and nonprofit organizations for workforce development activities. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the planning, design, and expansion of new an...

GrantWatch ID#: 229290

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA For-Profits and Nonprofits for Credit Card Processing Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,000 and in-kind support to USA businesses, medical providers, e-commerce businesses, mobile businesses, and nonprofit organizations to offset the cost of credit card processing expenses. In addition to funding, grantees will receive upgraded pay...

GrantWatch ID#: 229367

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Events Related to Japanese Culture

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions for cultural events and festivals related to Japan. Funding is intended to deepen understanding about Japan within local communities, promote cross-cultural exchange, and nurture global perspec...

GrantWatch ID#: 229472

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Institutions for Networking Projects Related to Japan

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions for networking projects between Japan and the United States. Funding is intended to support symposiums, conferences, workshops, or seminars that promote dialogue and networking. Eligible event...

GrantWatch ID#: 229474

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, public charities, schools, libraries, and agencies for community and environmental initiatives. Eligible activities include supporting environmental conservation and sustainability, strengthening he...

GrantWatch ID#: 229856

Grants to USA Research IHEs to Join an Exchange Network to Address Global Challenges

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA qualifying research universities to join a specified exchange network to address global challenges. In addition to a cash grant to launch the program on campus, successful applicants will receive licensing, guidance, training, ce...

GrantWatch ID#: 229908

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Synagogues to Empower Young Jewish Leaders

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, schools, and synagogues to help build young Jewish leaders. Funding is intended for empowering young Jews of Color leaders to engage with and develop diverse and thriving Jewish communities. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 230176

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for philanthropic activities, with priority given to organizations in the funder's operating areas. Eligible activities include safety a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230449

Grants to USA Emergency Response and Fire Departments to Improve and Enhance Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories emergency response and fire departments to improve and enhance services. Funding is intended for equipment and tools that will benefit small-town fire departments and EMS. Applicants must prove financial need and explain how the funds...

GrantWatch ID#: 230635

In-Kind Donations to USA Fire and Emergency Services Departments to Increase Driving Safety

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations to USA fire and emergency services departments to increase driving safety. Awardees will receive one wireless backup camera. Applicants must prove how they will benefit from the device as well as their financial need. Eligible applicants serve sm...

GrantWatch ID#: 230637

Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, and Providers to Assist with Leukemia Treatments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories individuals, nonprofit organizations, pharmacists, and healthcare providers to assist acute myeloid leukemia patients with health-related expenses. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs, including medicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 230682

Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, and Providers for Amyloidosis Treatments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,500 to USA and territories individuals, nonprofit organizations, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers to assist amyloidosis patients with health-related expenses. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs, includi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230684

Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, and Providers for Biliary Tract Cancer Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories individuals, nonprofits, pharmacies, and providers on behalf of individuals, to assist with healthcare costs related to biliary tract cancer. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs, including medication cop...

GrantWatch ID#: 230690

Grants to USA Qualifying Individuals to Assist with Healthcare Costs Related to Breast Cancer

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $6,500 to USA and territories qualifying individuals in eligible regions and nonprofits, pharmacies, and providers on behalf of such individuals, to assist with healthcare costs related to breast cancer. Funding is intended to help needy individual...

GrantWatch ID#: 230694

Grants to USA Individuals for Cancer-Related Genomic and Genetic Testing

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $250 to USA and territories qualifying individuals, and to nonprofits, pharmacies, and providers on behalf of such individuals, for cancer-related genomic and genetic testing. Funding is intended to help patients cover out-of-pocket expenses for te...

GrantWatch ID#: 230695

Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, and Providers to Assist with Cervical Cancer Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and territories individuals, nonprofits, pharmacies, and providers on behalf of individuals, to assist with healthcare costs related to cervical cancer. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs, including med...

GrantWatch ID#: 230697

Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, and Providers to Assist with CIDP Treatment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories individuals and nonprofits, pharmacies, and providers on behalf of individuals, to assist with healthcare costs related to chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 230698

Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, and Healthcare Providers for Cancer Treatment Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $9,500 to USA and territories individuals, nonprofit organizations, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers to assist chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients with health-related expenses. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket healthca...

GrantWatch ID#: 230700

Grants to USA Residents, Nonprofits, and Health Providers to Treat COVID and Post-COVID

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,300 to USA and territories individuals, nonprofit organizations, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers to assist COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and post-COVID patients with healthcare-related expenses. Funding is intended to help income-eligible r...

GrantWatch ID#: 230706

Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, and Healthcare Providers to Treat Cushing's Disease

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $9,500 to USA and territories residents, nonprofit organizations, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers to assist patients with health-related expenses. Funding is intended to help cover the costs of treating Cushing’s Disease or Syndrome, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230707

Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, and Providers to Treat Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA and territories individuals, nonprofit organizations, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers to assist patients with health-related expenses. Funding is intended to help cover the costs of treating eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE),...

GrantWatch ID#: 230715

Grants to USA Residents, Nonprofits, and Healthcare Providers for Medical Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $9,000 to USA and territories individuals, nonprofit organizations, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers to assist income-eligible patients with health-related expenses. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs, inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 230717

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Providers, and Underserved Residents for Fabry Disease Treatments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $9,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, underserved individuals, pharmacists, and healthcare providers to assist income-eligible Fabry disease patients with health-related expenses. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket h...

GrantWatch ID#: 230718

Grants to USA Residents, Nonprofits, and Healthcare Providers for Cancer Treatment Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories individuals, nonprofit organizations, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers to assist follicular lymphoma patients with health-related expenses. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs, including medic...

GrantWatch ID#: 230719

Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, and Providers to Assist with Heart Failure Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA and territories qualifying individuals in eligible regions and nonprofits, pharmacies, and providers on behalf of such individuals, to assist with healthcare costs related to heart failure. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-p...

GrantWatch ID#: 230727

Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, and Healthcare Providers for Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $9,500 to USA and territories individuals, nonprofit organizations, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers to assist income-eligible hemolytic uremic syndrome patients with health-related expenses. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-po...

GrantWatch ID#: 230728

Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, and Healthcare Providers to Treat Hemophilia

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $12,500 to USA and territories individuals, nonprofit organizations, pharmacists, and healthcare providers to assist hemophilia patients with health-related expenses. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs, including med...

GrantWatch ID#: 230729

Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, and Providers for Hemophilia Medical Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $12,500 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, income-eligible individuals, pharmacists, and healthcare providers to assist with health-related expenses and address health disparities for hemophilia patients. Funding is intended to help pa...

GrantWatch ID#: 230730

Grants to USA Residents, Nonprofits, and Healthcare Providers to Treat AIDS and HIV

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories individuals, nonprofit organizations, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers to treat and prevent HIV and AIDS. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs, including medication copays, coin...

GrantWatch ID#: 230735

Grants to USA Residents, Healthcare Providers, and Nonprofits to Treat AIDS

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories individuals, nonprofit organizations, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers to treat AIDS and address health disparities. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs, including medication c...

GrantWatch ID#: 230736

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Individuals, and Healthcare Providers to Treat High Cholesterol

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,800 to USA and territories individuals, nonprofit organizations, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers to assist income-eligible patients with health-related expenses. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs, inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 230737

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Individuals, and Healthcare Providers to Treat Heart Disease

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories residents, nonprofit organizations, pharmacists, and healthcare providers to assist with medical costs related to heart disease. Funding is intended to help with out-of-pocket healthcare costs, including medication copays, coinsurance...

GrantWatch ID#: 230739

Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, and Providers to Assist with Hypophosphatasia Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories individuals and nonprofits, pharmacies, and providers on behalf of such individuals, to assist with healthcare costs related to hypophosphatasia. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs, including medication...

GrantWatch ID#: 230740

Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, and Providers to Assist with LC-FAOD Healthcare Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories individuals and nonprofits, pharmacies, and providers on behalf of individuals, to assist with healthcare costs related to long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230746

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Individuals to Treat Lupus and Address Health Disparities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,500 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, income-eligible individuals, pharmacists, and healthcare providers to assist with health-related expenses and address health disparities. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 230748

Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, and Providers to Assist with LAL-D Healthcare Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories individuals and pharmacies, nonprofits, and providers on behalf of individuals, to assist with healthcare costs related to lysosomal acid lipase deficiency. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs, including...

GrantWatch ID#: 230749

Grants to USA Individuals and Providers to Assist with Mantle Cell Lymphoma Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories individuals and nonprofits, pharmacies, and providers on behalf of individuals, to assist with healthcare costs related to mantle cell lymphoma. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs, inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 230751

Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, and Providers to Assist with Liver Disease Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories individuals and nonprofits, pharmacies, and providers on behalf of individuals, to assist with healthcare costs related to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket healthcare ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230753

Grants to USA Individuals and Providers to Assist with Sanfilippo Syndrome Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories individuals and nonprofits, pharmacies, and providers on behalf of individuals, to assist with healthcare costs related to mucopolysaccharidosis type III. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs, including m...

GrantWatch ID#: 230761

Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, and Providers to Assist with MPS VII Healthcare Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 and territories individuals and nonprofits, pharmacies, and providers on behalf of individuals, to assist with healthcare costs related to mucopolysaccharidosis type VII. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs, in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230762

Grants to USA Individuals, Pharmacies, and Providers to Assist with MPS VII Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA and territories qualifying individuals in eligible regions and nonprofits, pharmacies, and providers on behalf of such individuals, to assist with healthcare costs related to mucopolysaccharidosis type VII. Funding is intended to help...

GrantWatch ID#: 230763
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