• Nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organizations and municipal departments located or delivering services in the state of Rhode Island. We also recognize there are entities and efforts without a 501(c)(3) IRS designation that align with this funding opportunity. Given that, we will also consider grant applications from groups using a fiscal sponsor with a 501(c)(3) IRS designation.
• The Bliss, Gross, Horowitz Fund awards do not fund individuals, scholarships, capital or endowment efforts, fundraising events, or campaigns to elect candidates to public office.
• Grants may support faith-based organizations for secular programs or projects.

Proposals for the Bliss, Gross, Horowitz Fund from eligible organizations should meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Projects that seek to develop connections between the Jewish community and all Rhode Islanders, including community service projects led by Jewish organizations.
• Projects that seek to deepen understanding of Jewish life and culture through scholarship and historic preservation.
• Projects that provide basic human needs such as food, clothing, housing or prescription assistance; and
• Projects that support the organizational development of Jewish institutions, including strategic planning, board development and program evaluation. A scope of work must accompany all capacity building requests.
• Projects must be non-sectarian in nature and designed to reach beyond an institution’s core constituency.

Additionally, successful applications will demonstrate the following:

• Clearly stated goals, objectives, and measurable outcomes.
• Capacity and leadership to complete the proposed work.
• A plan for long-term sustainability of the program or project.
• Organization must be located in and serving the greater Providence area. 

Grants from the Bliss, Gross, Horowitz Fund range from $5,000 to $10,000.

Successful projects may reapply for additional funding, but the Bliss, Gross, Horowitz does not make multi-year commitments. 

Please submit a completed application, together with the following, via our online grants portal:

• Proposal budget  
• Most recent Board-approved organizational budget.
• A list of current board of directors for the applicant organization.
• IRS 501(c)(3) Tax Determination Letter (not a tax-exempt certificate). Required only if your organization has never applied to the Rhode Island Foundation for funding. If an organization is serving as the fiscal agent for this project, please submit the IRS 501(c) tax determination letter for the fiscal agent.
• A scope of work (this applies only to organizations requesting funding for consultant services) .