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.
Please note that we have transitioned to a new grant application system. All returning and first-time applicants will need to create a new account by clicking here.
Our former grant application system will sunset at the end of 2024. If you would like to retain a copy of your historic information from this system, you must do so by the end of 2024. Please click here for instructions.
Grants
Rhode Island Expansion Arts Program
Application ClosedA 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.
More information about Rhode Island Expansion Arts Program More InformationFood Security Grants
Application ClosedGrants from this program fund local nonprofit organizations that address food insecurity for Rhode Island’s most vulnerable populations.
More information about Food Security Grants More InformationFund for a Healthy Rhode Island Grants
Application ClosedGrants from this fund support projects focused on retaining a racially, culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse health workforce.
More information about Fund for a Healthy Rhode Island Grants More InformationJune Rockwell Levy Foundation Grants
Multiple DeadlinesGrants are made to 501(c )(3) organizations serving the communities of Providence County, with a preference for northern Rhode Island.
Apply for June Rockwell Levy Foundation Grants ApplyGrants from Special Medical Funds
Application ClosedGrants from this collection of funds support nonprofits engaged in work that impacts the health and healthcare of Rhode Islanders in several specific areas.
More information about Grants from Special Medical Funds More InformationMedical Research Grants
Application ClosedGrants from this program provide seed funding for new independent investigators' research projects.
More information about Medical Research Grants More InformationNewport County Fund Grants
Application ClosedThe Newport County Fund offers competitive small grants, to nonprofit organizations serving one or more of the six cities and towns of Newport County.
More information about Newport County Fund Grants More InformationNorth Smithfield Ambulance & Rescue Association Fund Grants
Application ClosedGrants support charitable programs and activities in North Smithfield. Please complete the Small Grant Programs application to apply for this grant.
More information about North Smithfield Ambulance & Rescue Association Fund Grants More InformationOpioid Settlement Impact and Recovery Grants
Application ClosedThis grant program aims to support programming for trauma supports for RI first responders; organizations that serve families of people who use drugs; and organizations that support people impacted by substance/opioid use by providing necessity-related 'care packages'
More information about Opioid Settlement Impact and Recovery Grants More InformationJoseph O’Neill Ott Fund Grants
Application ClosedGrants 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.
More information about Joseph O’Neill Ott Fund Grants More InformationMary LeMoine Potter Fund Grants
Application ClosedGrants 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.
More information about Mary LeMoine Potter Fund Grants More InformationFund of the Providence Shelter for Colored Children Grants
Application ClosedGrants from this fund are made to benefit organizations serving Black children who live in greater Providence.
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