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

Explore 1,476 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, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs to Promote Oral Health

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs to promote oral health in local communities. Funding is intended for public education, professional education, free and subsidized oral care, and research programs related to oral health...

GrantWatch ID#: 225450
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools for community benefit initiatives. Focus areas of interest include social services, education, health and safety, civic initiatives, natural resources, arts, disaster relief, habitat and speci...

GrantWatch ID#: 227741
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Grant to a USA Investigator for Research on Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of $40,000 to a USA investigator affiliated with a qualifying institution or organization for research related to orthopedic physical therapy treatment. Funding is intended for research projects that examine the clinical outcomes of physical therapy interven...

GrantWatch ID#: 228575
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Financial Literacy Initiatives

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for financial literacy initiatives. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended for assisting educators in teaching financial education and increasing access to financial education programs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229764
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Charitable Programs and Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for charitable programs and projects. Previous grants have been used to support Mennonite churches, fellowships, and seminaries, Christian organizations and causes, and international charitable projects. The F...

GrantWatch ID#: 229845
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Opportunity for USA Organizations and Individuals to Create Lyme Education Resources

Deadline: 07/31/26

Opportunity for USA organizations and individuals to create resources and materials to improve Lyme education. Applicants should use patient experiences to create educational tools for both patients and the general public, and for medical professionals charged wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 229945
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Student-Led Organizations for Payment System Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International student-led organizations, clubs, and groups affiliated with accredited universities for payment system projects. Funding is intended for projects related to financial inclusiveness and open payments. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230136
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits for Oceanic Research

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations for oceanic research. The purpose of funding is to solve issues related to ocean habitats, ocean observation, sustaining fisheries, and operational support technologies. Proposals cent...

GrantWatch ID#: 230168
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Individuals for Economic, Environmental, and Gender Justice

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA individuals and organizations for economic justice, environmental justice, and gender justice projects. Funding supports innovative advocacy, research, implementation efforts, and other initiatives that promote meaningful social chan...

GrantWatch ID#: 230237

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Navy Communicat...

Deadline: 11/16/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutions, and IHEs to improve Navy communications interoperability. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 230253
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA or Canada Nonprofit or School for Speaker Programs

Deadline: 07/31/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or Canada nonprofit organization or educational institution to arrange programs featuring American speakers. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to arrange i...

GrantWatch ID#: 230309
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Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Agencies to House Individuals in Recovery

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to provide stable, transitional housing for individuals recovering from substance abuse disorder. Funding is intended to support the acquisition and rehabilitation of properties intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230371
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs for Underrepresented Youth

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs for underrepresented youth. Funded programs must include an element of youth engagement with audio content, followed up with discussions or other engagement. Eligible organizations include after-school programs, l...

GrantWatch ID#: 230390

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Research on Workplace Safety in the Fishing Sector

Deadline: 08/28/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Cooperative Agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for research on workplace safety in the commercial fishing sector. Applicants must complete registrations before applying, w...

GrantWatch ID#: 230450

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Safety Training

Deadline: 08/28/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants to USA and territories for-profits, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for programs to improve safety training for commercial fishermen. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230452
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Develop a Nutrition Education Program

Deadline: 07/31/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribes, and state agencies to develop a nutrition education program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide culturally appro...

GrantWatch ID#: 230471
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Grants to USA Medical Entities for Professional Education on Tumors

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA medical centers, health centers, universities, hospitals, medical associations, and companies for educational programming for health care professionals. Funding is intended for high quality educational programming on Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendoc...

GrantWatch ID#: 230899
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Grants to USA Medical Entities for Online Education on Rheumatic Disease Therapies

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA medical centers, health centers, universities, hospitals, medical associations, and companies for educational programming on rheumatic disease therapies. Funding is intended for online modules and on-demand series related to CAR-T therapy in autoimmu...

GrantWatch ID#: 230900
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Prizes for USA, Canada, and International NGOs for Work Addressing Social Challenges

Deadline: 07/31/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit charitable organizations to compete for prizes for outstanding efforts to address global social challenges. The purpose of the prize is to celebrate innovation and leadership in the social sector. In additio...

GrantWatch ID#: 230989
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Operate a National Resource Center for Paralysis

Deadline: 07/31/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization, tribal entity, hospital, or IHE to operate a national resource center focused on paralysis. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 231072
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Solutions to Ebola Virus Diagnostics

Deadline: 07/31/26

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GrantWatch ID#: 231080
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Archery Programs

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for archery programs. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to support initiatives with the potential to drive significant, lasting positive change. The grant aims to reach a wid...

GrantWatch ID#: 153511
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Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA and International Nonprofits for Energy Projects

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 and in-kind donations of solar energy products to USA and International nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended to support activities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 167893
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools for Youth Athletic Programs

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, running clubs, and elementary and middle schools to implement structured youth athletic programs. Funding is intended for either new or existing programs that encourage kids to run regularly. Proposals should ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171654
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Grants to USA Organizations in Multiple States to Enhance Farm, Forest, and Fishing Industries

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Vermont nonprofit organizations for marketing initiatives to promote the farming, forestry, and commercial fishing industries. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171792
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Grants to USA Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Projects to Promote Rock Climbing

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that promote rock climbing. Applicants requesting large amounts or land acquisition support must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects to...

GrantWatch ID#: 172915
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Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Programs that Enhance the Lives and Safety of the Elderly

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for senior citizens. Funding is intended for initiatives that will focus on population gaps in underserved communities. Programs may include structured qu...

GrantWatch ID#: 173524

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies on Suicide Prevention

Deadline: 12/07/26 LOI Date: 08/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals affiliated with nonprofit institutions, organizations, and IHEs for research to further suicide prevention strategies. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Applications ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174472
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Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Judicial Tr...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA judicial courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations to develop and enhance curricula to meet the educational needs of their jurisdiction. Courts are invited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175918
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Grants to USA Entities for Initiatives to Improve the Court System

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations for projects that enhance training and education related to courts and the justice system. The purpose of the program is to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 175921
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Grants to USA Entities for Consultants to Address Court-Related Challenges

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA state and local courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to retain expert consulting services to address court-related challenges. These grants assist the legal professionals in fully...

GrantWatch ID#: 178299

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Research and Academic Institutions to Support Organic Farming

Deadline: 08/15/26 LOI Date: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and research and academic institutions for projects that support the organic farming industry. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended for advocacy, education, and re...

GrantWatch ID#: 180160
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Grants to USA Organizations in Northeast States to Strengthen Natural Resource Industries

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA organizations in multiple states for activities that enhance natural resource industries. Funding is intended to support events, projects, and programs that strengthen and promote the agriculture, commercial fishing, and forest produ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180342
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Grants to USA Nonprofits Working in Food Systems, Health Equity, and Environmental Stewardship...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers'...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507
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Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Agencies to Address Issu...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to address issues with the national court system. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 198876
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Grants to USA IHEs for Summer Humanities Programs for Underserved High School Students

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for programs serving underserved and low-income high school students. Funding is intended for summer humanities programs to take place on college campuses. The purpose of this program is to provide rising high school ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206103
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Grants to USA Researchers at IHEs for Research that will Commercially Benefit the Floral Indus...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA researchers at IHEs for research that will commercially benefit the floral industry. Funding is intended for projects that will identify challenges within the industry and work to solve them. Funded researchers will be expected to disseminate their f...

GrantWatch ID#: 209139

Grants to USA IHEs, Legal Research Organizations, and Sea Grant Programs for Research Projects...

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA institutions of higher education, legal research organizations, and Sea Grant programs for research projects related to marine law. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 217692
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Charitable Programs in Animal Welfare, Women's Health and Safety,...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for charitable programs and initiatives. Funding is intended for the focus areas of animal welfare, addiction prevention and early intervention, strengthening families, and improving the health, welfare, and safety of women an...

GrantWatch ID#: 218972
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Hunter Associations for Initiatives Related to H...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, libraries, and hunting associations for initiatives related to health, education, and animals and environment. Eligible applicants include associations of game hunters and charitable organizations th...

GrantWatch ID#: 220212
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Foundations and Conservancies to Promote Conservation...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International foundations and conservancies to promote conservation activities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: wildlife and habitat protection, youth education, and shooting sports. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 220766
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research Related to the Evolution of t...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, and private entities for research projects and activities related to the evolution of the solar system. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 222849
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects Supporting Women and Improving the Environment

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects supporting women and improving the environment. Funding is intended for programs supporting women's health and safety, as well as ecological concerns such as food waste reduction, species preservation, and conserv...

GrantWatch ID#: 222939
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In-Kind Support of Computer Equipment to USA, Canada, and International Charities, Nonprofits,...

Deadline: 08/01/26

In-kind support of computer equipment to USA, Canada, and International charities, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions. This program is intended to ensure that electronics are recycled and given to charities and institutions that can use them to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223295
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Grants to USA and Netherlands Nonprofits and Artists for Arts and Cultural Programming and Exc...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA and Netherlands nonprofit organizations and artists for arts and cultural programming, with a focus on fostering cultural exchange between the two countries. Funding is intended for performances, exhibitions, research, and publications that promote a...

GrantWatch ID#: 226244
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Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Serve the Community

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to serve the community. Funding is intended for a broad range of uses, including education, arts and culture, basic human needs, community support, festivals, youth programming, community concerts, annual fundraisers,...

GrantWatch ID#: 229456
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies For Archery-Related Operating Expenses

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for operating assistance. Applicants must complete the required registration process before applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations with the costs related to the operation of an archery pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 230979
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Grants to USA Nonprofit Art Museums, Houses, and Film Festivals for Science Film Series

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit art museums, art houses, and film festivals to present science-based film series. Funding will support film series that explore topics related to science and present at least three films during the upcoming season. One of the films present...

GrantWatch ID#: 230999

Grants to USA Choreographers in Multiple States for Professional Development

Deadline: 09/14/26 Conference Date: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA choreographers in multiple states for professional development activities and projects. Individuals located in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont are eligible to apply. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204737

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA nonprofit Research Institutions and Ihes for Research...

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/02/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit research institutions, colleges, and universities for research projects related to civil aviation. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 219323
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GrantWatch lists federal, state, local government, corporate, and private foundation grants for nonprofits across 61 categories, including Education, Health and Medical, Housing, Arts and Culture, Youth and At-Risk Youth, and Community Services, along with operating support, capital campaigns, and program expansion funding.

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GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.

Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm whether your organization qualifies.