Rhode Island Community Development Grants
Explore 61 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Jun 30, 2025
Date Added
May 21, 2025
This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide stable housing and empower low- and moderate-income communities, focusing on vulnerable populations such as working families, youth, seniors, and veterans.
Application Deadline
Sep 10, 2025
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Aug 26, 2025
This grant provides $10 million to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island to improve oral health care access for children and young adults in underserved neighborhoods of Providence.
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Not specified
Date Added
May 17, 2024
This program provides funding to organizations in New England for projects that preserve and share the diverse histories of their communities through the conservation of buildings, landscapes, and collections.
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Not specified
Date Added
May 22, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support for exterior repairs and improvements to historically significant houses of worship in Rhode Island, ensuring their preservation for future generations.
Application Deadline
Apr 1, 2025
Date Added
May 17, 2024
Project Grants in Education provide targeted financial support for arts education initiatives in Rhode Island, encouraging immersive and experiential learning in the arts. These grants support a range of educational activities, including artist residencies, arts integration projects, and community engagement initiatives, with funding up to $10,000 for organizations and $3,000 for individuals. The program is open to schools, nonprofit organizations, arts educators, and teaching artists committed to enriching educational experiences through the arts. The goal is to foster artistic exploration, enhance the skills of local teaching artists, and provide high-quality arts education to students across various educational settings. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Spring opening/closing deadlines: February 1st to April 1st
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Not specified
Date Added
May 17, 2024
This funding opportunity supports grassroots community groups with limited resources to launch new environmental projects or significantly shift existing ones, focusing on those that amplify diverse voices and address environmental justice issues.
Application Deadline
Aug 19, 2024
Date Added
Apr 12, 2024
This grant program supports 501(c)(3) organizations in Providence County, especially those in the north, focusing on Human Services, Basic Human Needs, or other areas not covered by other sectors. The Foundation excludes grants to public and charter schools. Review for these proposals occurs in September 2024, with the application deadline on August 19, 2024. Eligible organizations must submit a full application, including detailed financial documents. Reporting obligations for grant recipients will be outlined in the award letter.
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Not specified
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Sep 23, 2025
This funding opportunity provides municipalities in Rhode Island with financial support for small-scale beautification projects that enhance public spaces and promote community engagement.
Application Deadline
Apr 1, 2027
Date Added
Dec 29, 2023
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island for arts and culture projects that engage and benefit local communities, particularly underserved populations.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Feb 28, 2025
This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island with programmatic and operational grants to address community priorities and promote equity.
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Not specified
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Feb 28, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Rhode Island for projects that educate and engage communities about the health risks associated with environmental hazards, particularly at abandoned hazardous sites.
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Not specified
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Jan 16, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to local non-profit organizations that assist South Kingstown residents, particularly those in need, through various community services and initiatives.
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Not specified
Date Added
Jun 18, 2024
This fund provides financial support to charitable organizations in Providence, Rhode Island, that help low-income individuals meet their basic needs for food, shelter, and healthcare, with a preference for those led by a majority Protestant board.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Feb 28, 2025
This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island by enhancing their operational effectiveness and capacity through various development activities, ensuring they can better serve their communities.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Nov 21, 2023
This grant provides funding to nonprofits focused on community development initiatives in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods, particularly in the Northeast, Florida, and Texas.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jul 7, 2025
This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government units in Rhode Island to support projects that improve the lives of LGBTQ individuals and enhance community advocacy and capacity-building efforts.
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Not specified
Date Added
Jan 29, 2025
This grant provides financial support to dairy farmers and related organizations in the Northeast to improve farm operations, enhance milk quality, and address climate challenges.
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Not specified
Date Added
Jan 27, 2025
This funding opportunity provides $200,000 each to nonprofit organizations and local government entities that help low- to moderate-income homeowners overcome challenges related to maintaining their homes.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Sep 17, 2024
This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island that are dedicated to improving the lives of the Latino community in the state.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 2, 2025
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New England that focus on research, awareness, advocacy, and services related to Type 1 Diabetes.

