Rhode Island Community Development Grants

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.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in specific eastern U.S. states for projects that focus on human needs, environmental stewardship, education, and community vitality.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

This funding initiative provides emergency financial support to Rhode Island-based nonprofits that are delivering essential services to vulnerable community members facing increased demand or funding challenges.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and parts of West Virginia, Connecticut, and Rhode Island to support projects that address human needs, environmental stewardship, education, and community vitality.

This grant provides funding to nonprofits focused on community development initiatives in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods, particularly in the Northeast, Florida, and Texas.

This program provides financial assistance to small manufacturing businesses in Rhode Island to help them purchase new or used equipment, promoting modernization and growth in the industry.

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.

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.

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.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New England that focus on research, awareness, advocacy, and services related to Type 1 Diabetes.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and volunteer-led groups in Rhode Island for community projects that strengthen neighborhood connections and enhance public spaces.

This program provides funding and training to community organizations in historically underserved areas of New England and New York City to support local composting initiatives that promote environmental sustainability and community resilience.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations for capital projects in various fields, including arts, education, healthcare, and social services, to improve facilities and resources.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and individual artists in Providence to develop arts and cultural projects that enhance community access, promote cultural equity, and create significant local impact.

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in New England that are dedicated to anti-racist initiatives and social justice, helping them build movements and drive systemic change in their communities.