Equity Action is committed to enacting social change by championing initiatives and organizations that encourage justice for, provide support to, and improve the quality of life of LGBTQ Rhode Islanders.

A collaboration between Rhode Island Foundation, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, and Rhode Island Council for the Humanities, this program offers funding and organizational assistance to community-based, culturally diverse arts and cultural organizations.

Grants from this collection of funds provide support to nonprofit organizations working in various fields to address the health and healthcare needs of Rhode Islanders.

Grants are made to 501(c )(3) organizations serving the communities of Providence County, with a preference for northern Rhode Island.

Grants from this program provide seed funding for new independent investigators' research projects. Applications will open in August 2025.

The Newport County Fund offers competitive small grants, to nonprofit organizations serving one or more of the six cities and towns of Newport County.

Grants support charitable programs and activities in North Smithfield. Please complete the Small Grant Programs application to apply for this grant.

This grant program aims to support programming for trauma supports for RI first responders and peer responders; organizations helping to increase individual and/or community recovery capital; community-based trauma supports, opioid prevention services, and leadership opportunities for youth and young adults; and efforts to support emerging issues in response to the ever-changing overdose epidemic with innovative and adaptable responses.

Grants support the preservation of original historical manuscripts and documents, and municipal records from the 19th century or earlier for smaller cities and towns in Rhode Island. Please complete the Small Grant Programs application to apply for this grant.

Grants support organizations and projects primarily benefiting residents of the historic village of Kingston. Please complete the Small Grant Programs application to apply for this grant.

Grants from this fund are made to benefit organizations serving Black children who live in greater Providence.

Grants from this fund support the health needs and concerns of children residing in Providence, RI, prioritizing those living in the Olneyville, West End, and Silver Lake neighborhoods.