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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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Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, or Consultant to Research Public Transit for Seniors

Deadline: 08/31/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research public transit for seniors. The contractor will investigate the problems experienced by elderly residents as they use public transportation and how providers can improve the experien...

GrantWatch ID#: 231357

Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, or Consultant to Research Improvements to Transit Systems

Deadline: 08/31/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research improvements to transit systems. The contractor will investigate a wide range of improvements that have been made to transit systems to evaluate their long-term effectiveness. The ob...

GrantWatch ID#: 231358

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Provide Community Services

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to provide community services. Eligible organizations are those that address the areas of community and public affairs, arts and culture, health, education, and basic needs and community development. The mission of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 130857

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Environmental and Mental Health Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support innovative initiatives in the areas of environmental activism and mental health, with a focus on disadvantaged popu...

GrantWatch ID#: 134403

Grants to USA Tribes and Tribal Organizations for Programs to Assist Victims of Crime

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA tribal governments and organizations for crime prevention programs and assistance for people who were victims of crime. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the establis...

GrantWatch ID#: 150586

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Groups, and Societies to Honor Orchid Co...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, individuals, societies, and groups to acknowledge outstanding achievements in flower preservation. One prize will be awarded for conservation work related to native orchid species in the United States, Canada...

GrantWatch ID#: 159984

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Publish Non-Fiction Books

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to assist in the production of non-fiction books in a wide range of interest areas. Funding is intended for books addressing art, cultural history, conservation, architecture, the city, public issues,...

GrantWatch ID#: 160029

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Help Adults and Youth Succeed in the Workplace

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to help adults and youth succeed in the workplace. Proposals should focus on middle school to higher education students of all socioeconomic backgrounds. The goals of this grant program are college support, mentoring ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167137

Grants to USA Teachers to Enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Learning

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA sixth through twelfth-grade teachers at public and nonprofit private schools to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math learning. Funding is intended to increase student success rates by introducing creative project-based learning ideas th...

GrantWatch ID#: 169675

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Programs that Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended to support programs and activities that benefit the community in the areas of arts, education, youth, workforce development, housing, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176891

Grants to Massachusetts and Rhode Island Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Community Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects that address community needs. Areas of interest include housing, economic development, education, and financial literacy. Eligible applicants are those serving or loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 177149

Grants to USA Schools, Volunteers, and Educators for Physical Education and Fitness Activities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA schools, volunteers, and educators for activities to improve physical fitness and education for students. Funding is intended for trips to eligible roller skating rinks for physical education classes, educational STEM (K-12) field tri...

GrantWatch ID#: 177355

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals to Reduce the Threat of...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for activities to reduce and eliminate the threat of nuclear weapons. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 179281

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Academic Projects Related to Art History

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for academic projects related to art history. Applicants must submit an Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects and professional activities that generate and share specialized...

GrantWatch ID#: 179285

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Artworks Made of Glass

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and exhibitions that promote the appreciation and development of artworks made of glass. Funding may be used for exhibitions, brochures, catalogs, curatorial stipends, videos, and visiting artist residencies. Prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 179496

Grants or In-Kind Support to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Safe Off-Road R...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants or in-kind support of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and government agencies to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle off-road riding. Funding is available to organizations working to preserve trail access, protect the environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 180159

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Japanese Language Education Events and Competitions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for Japanese language education events. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to motivate large numbers of Jap...

GrantWatch ID#: 180655

Grants to USA Qualifying Domestic Violence and Animal Nonprofits to Help Domestic Violence Sur...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA nonprofit domestic violence and animal organizations partnering with other organizations to help domestic violence survivors escape abuse together with their pets. Funding is intended for pet foster programs, construction and renovat...

GrantWatch ID#: 183121

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects Related to Boating and the ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects related to boating and the environment. Funding is intended for projects that promote water safety, develop economical personal safety equipment, and minimize the deleterious effects boa...

GrantWatch ID#: 203822

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects Addressing Indoor Air Quality

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support initiatives that improve the environmental quality of indoor facilities. Projects must directly address air quality, indoor environmental quality, IEQ-linked illness, or thermal comfort. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 204313

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research Related to Visual Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for research related to visual arts projects. Funding is intended for projects that make an original contribution to the field of contemporary visual arts. Special consideration will be given to projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204969

Loan Guarantees to USA Banks, Tribes, Credit Unions, and Cooperatives to Support Eligible Indu...

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Loan guarantees to USA and territories banks, tribes, credit unions, and cooperatives to support the renewable chemicals and biobased product manufacturing industries. Applicants are required to submit an intent to apply and ensure that required registrations are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207938

Sponsorships to USA, Canada, and International Competition Teams and Schools for Robotics and ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Sponsorships to USA, Canada, and International competition teams and schools for robotics and engineering competition events. Funding may be used for expenses related to SAE and FIRST competitions. The purpose of the program is to support competition teams that hi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209642

Grants to New England Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Children and Young Adults with Medi...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit children and young adults with medical conditions. Funding is intended to support educational, clinical, and therapeutic program...

GrantWatch ID#: 210172

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Initiatives to Provide Basic Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for programming and projects to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for general operating expenses as well as activities and services to assist underserved populations. Areas of focus include the provision of...

GrantWatch ID#: 210632

Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island Nonprofits to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the community. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible projects must align with one of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 212852

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individuals for Projects Related to Sc...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects related to sculpture. Applicants must register in the portal prior to applying. Eligible grant categories include research and development; acquisitions and collections; ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213860

Grants to Florida, Georgia, Rhode Island, and Kansas Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Florida, Georgia, Rhode Island, and Kansas nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities for innovative programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of health, social services, education, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 216712

Grants to USA Nonprofit Research Facilities, Medical Centers, and Universities for Research St...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit research facilities, medical centers, and universities for research studies related to macular degeneration. Funding is available for specific projects as well as for capital expenditures. Application submissions are evaluated based on the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218775

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Faith Based Organizations for Activities to Improve Lives

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations for activities to improve the lives of local residents. Successful proposals are for initiatives related to the focus areas of education, family values, and medical research. The purpose of funding is to enhanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 218809

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Promote Peace and Foster Human Rights

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote peace and foster human rights and racial harmony. Requests that foster interfaith and ecumenical cooperation are prioritized. Preference is also given to one-time projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 221270

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Capital Projects, Renovations, and Purchases

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for capital projects in the focus areas of preservation and conservation, health, mental health, education, and services for underserved and underprivileged populations. Priority is given to capital projects, including buildin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222699

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Open-Source Research Products

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and tribal nations for open-source research products. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support organizations in facil...

GrantWatch ID#: 225378

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Visual Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for the production of visual arts projects. Funding is intended for the development and presentation of temporary and experimental new works that provide opportunities for artists. Examples of eligible project...

GrantWatch ID#: 227050

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes to Plan and Establish Open S...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribes for projects to plan and establish open source ecosystems. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The program supports th...

GrantWatch ID#: 227538

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Travel Nonprofits for Global Community Enhancement

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International travel-related nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen communities throughout the world. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of technology, education, and business development. The progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229954

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Families to Support the Needs of Children with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and families to support the needs of children with disabilities. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding may be used for equipment, therapy, and respite care costs not covered by in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230598

Grants to USA IHEs, For-Profits, and Institutions for Projects Addressing Cervical Cancer

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA IHEs, medical education companies, and healthcare institutions for educational projects addressing cervical cancer. Initiatives are expected to target community pharmacists, gynecologic oncologists, nurses, medical oncologists, nurse practitioners, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230675

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artistic Organizations, First Nations, Theaters, and ...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International artistic groups and organizations, First Nations, theaters, and publishers to translate Canadian dramatic and literary works. Funding is intended for activities that support the translation of theater and literary works to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177884

Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits in Multiple States for Community Programs and E...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Sponsorships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations in multiple states for programs and events to positively benefit local residents in locations where the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must propose activities that mutually benefit the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188041

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Investigators for Transplantation Resear...

Deadline: 09/16/26 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government entities for innovative transplantation research. Applicants are required to submit an LOI and complete required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 230069

Grants to USA, Canada, and International MDs and PhDs for Research on Diabetes Management

Deadline: 11/04/26 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International MDs, PhDs, and the equivalent, affiliated with a nonprofit organization, IHE, or government agency for research on diabetes management. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230202

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International entities for conservation projects. The focus of the current grant cycle is forest preservation. Funding is intended for initiatives to protect rainforests, forests, and their inhabitants. Eligible projects can include educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231339

Grants to USA Entities for Wastewater Reuse Concentrate Research in California

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions for research on technologies and processes that reduce and treat concentrate from municipal wastewater reuse. Funding is intended to assess em...

GrantWatch ID#: 231477

Grants to USA Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Tribes to Secure Religious Facilities

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA and territories faith-based organizations, government agencies, and tribes to improve safety and prevent hate crimes at religious facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 231478

Grants to USA Entities for Research on Virus Removal in Water Reuse

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions for potable water reuse research. Funding is intended to develop and assess methods for demonstrating virus removal by ultrafiltration systems...

GrantWatch ID#: 231479

Grant to USA Entities for Research on Reverse Osmosis Concentrate Management

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions for research on reverse osmosis concentrate management. Funding is intended to assess management approaches, address water quality and regulat...

GrantWatch ID#: 231480

Grants to USA Entities for Direct Potable Reuse Research

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions to develop a framework for evaluating alternative treatment approaches for direct potable reuse. Funding is intended to establish methods for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231481

Grants to USA Entities for Potable Water Reuse Research

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions for research to improve pathogen removal crediting in potable water reuse. Funding is intended to develop standardized validation and sampling...

GrantWatch ID#: 231482

Grants to USA Entities for Pathogen Removal Research in Water Reuse

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions for research on pathogen removal in groundwater recharge and potable water reuse systems. Funding is intended to test methods for measuring si...

GrantWatch ID#: 231483
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