Grants & Scholarships

Grant Opportunities

Each program has different purposes, application requirements, and deadlines. Carefully review the guidelines provided for each funding opportunity.

To browse through frequently asked questions about our grantmaking please visit the Grant Program FAQs page.

Grants

Community Partner Resilience Grants

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The Community Partner Resilience Grant program provides funding for nonprofits directly impacted by federal funding cuts or changes in federal policy.  Funding from this program may be used for scenario planning, financial planning, crisis communications, development consulting, and other supportive professional services.

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Equity Action Grants

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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.

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Rhode Island Expansion Arts Program

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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.

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Grants from Specialized Health Funds

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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.

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June Rockwell Levy Foundation Grants

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

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Medical Research Grants

October 24, 2025

Grants from this program provide support to new investigators as seed money or for pilot projects, to improve already highly rated NIH research proposals for re-submission, and to investigators impacted by changes in federal research priorities to redirect or expand the focus of their research.

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Newport County Fund Grants

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

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North Smithfield Ambulance & Rescue Association Fund Grants

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

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Opioid Settlement Impact and Recovery Grants Round 3

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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.

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Joseph O’Neill Ott Fund Grants

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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.

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Mary LeMoine Potter Fund Grants

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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.

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Fund of the Providence Shelter for Colored Children Grants

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

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