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Number of available Grants: 29

Grants to Rhode Island Agencies, Schools, and School Districts to Strengthen Cybersecurity

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Rhode Island local governments, schools, and school districts to strengthen their cybersecurity practices. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for planning, organization, and training...

GrantWatch ID#: 225733

Grants to Rhode Island Marinas, Yacht Clubs, and Municipalities for Eligible Boats and Facilit...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Rhode Island marinas, yacht clubs, and municipalities for eligible boats and facilities. The goal of the program is to protect the state's marine water. Funding is intended to retrofit, maintain, construct, and replace on-land pump‐out facilities and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 227303

Grants to Rhode Island Arts and Culture Nonprofits for Operational Assistance

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit arts and culture organizations to assist with operations. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to support the operations of organizations that en...

GrantWatch ID#: 213030

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

Grants and Financial Assistance to USA Government Employees to Help Purchase a Home

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $9,000 and financial assistance to USA government employees to help purchase a home. Funding is intended to benefit government employees at all levels, including but not limited to postal service employees, clerical staff, general administration, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217375

Grants to Rhode Island Artists to Advance Creative Goals

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of $6,000 per year and in-kind support to Rhode Island artists to advance creative goals and promote professional development. Funding is intended to assist artists who come from a wide range of artistic disciplines. Grantees will receive unrestricted fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 201768

Grants to Rhode Island Agencies to Enhance Emergency Preparedness

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Rhode Island local, tribal, and state governments to improve emergency preparedness capabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support personnel salaries, planning, trainin...

GrantWatch ID#: 143340
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Service Contract to a Louisiana Artist or Artist Team for Artwork for a Designated Site

Deadline: 06/29/26

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GrantWatch ID#: 229950

Grants to Rhode Island Agencies, Tribes, and School Districts to Address Security Issues

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Rhode Island state and local agencies, tribes, and school districts to address issues related to homeland security. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support strategies to preve...

GrantWatch ID#: 191829
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Grants to Rhode Island Public Libraries for Capital Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Rhode Island public libraries in eligible locations for capital projects. Funding is intended for capital expenses for libraries in communities that do not yet have community learning centers. Eligible libraries are located in communities within the 17 L...

GrantWatch ID#: 229383

In-Kind Grants to Rhode Island Households to Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of services and home repairs to Rhode Island families and individuals to improve energy efficiency. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. The program is intended to help income-eligible households reduce heating bills by providing w...

GrantWatch ID#: 228904

Opportunity for Rhode Island Individuals to Join a List of Approved Teaching Artists

Deadline: 08/01/26

Opportunity for Rhode Island individuals to be included in a list of approved teaching artists. The opportunity is a chance for artists to be included in a roster of individuals whose credentials and skills have been endorsed and approved as eligible to lead educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 214693

Grants to Rhode Island Agencies to Promote Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Rhode Island government agencies for neighborhood development projects. Applicants should contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to develop viable communities by providing decent housing and creating suitable living environments - pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 225183

Grants to Rhode Island Schools, Nonprofit School Affiliated Organizations, and Faith-Based Org...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $500 to Rhode Island school districts, schools, nonprofit school-affiliated organizations, and faith-based organizations for in-person field trips to arts events. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 184187