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Rhode Island Community Development Grants

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Stable Housing and Empowering Communities Grant
Contact for amount
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Private

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.

Housing
Nonprofits
2024 Fall Ocean State Charities Trust Awards
$20,000
Ocean State Charities Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2024

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

Ocean State Charities Trust awards grants to various agencies yearly, representing the philosophies of past trustees. These awards are aimed at enhancing the quality of life of Rhode Islanders in areas such as health care, education, social services, and safety and well-being. Grants are designed to support charitable organizations within Rhode Island actively engaged in charitable endeavors and activities. The Trust emphasizes programs that enhance Rhode Islanders' quality of life, promote social welfare, or assist in areas like housing, health, and education. Grant renewed every year. Annual Spring deadline: February 1st

Community Development
Nonprofits
Attorney General’s 6/10 Children’s Fund
$10,000,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2025

Date Added

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.

Health
Nonprofits
Herbert and Louise Whitney Fund Community Preservation Grants Program
$1,250
Historic New England
Private

Application Deadline

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025 Spring Project Grants in Education (PGE)
$10,000
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts
State

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

Arts
Nonprofits
Seed Grants
$1,000
Grassroots Fund
Private

Application Deadline

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.

Environment
Nonprofits
2024 June Rockwell Levy Foundation Grants - Human Services, Basic Human Needs, or Other
Contact for amount
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Priority Grants
$150,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island that focus on addressing community priorities and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Outreach, Education & Assessment Special Project Opportunity
$4,950
Rhode Island Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Human Service and Outside Agency Fund
Contact for amount
South Kingstown Town Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Frank B. Hazard Grant Program
Contact for amount
Frank B. Hazard General Charity Fund
Private

Application Deadline

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.

Health
Nonprofits
Capacity Building Grant
$15,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This program provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island to strengthen their capacity to address community priorities while promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Rhode Island Nonprofits addressing Critical Community Needs
Contact for amount
United Way of Rhode Island
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation – Fall Grant Cycle
Contact for amount
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation (DECF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Santander's Cultivate Small Business program
Contact for amount
Santander Bank and Santander Consumer USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

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.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Equity Action Grants
$10,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

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.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
The Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
$100,000
Vermont Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
State

Application Deadline

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.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Housing for Everyone Grant Program
$250,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

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.

Housing
Nonprofits
Juanita Sánchez Community Fund Grants
$1,500
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
IMPACT Awards
$30,000
Red Sox Foundation
Private

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.

Health
Nonprofits