Rhode Island for Nonprofits Grants

The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) offers the Project Grant for Organizations (PGO), a grant ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for less than a year, to support arts and culture projects relevant to Rhode Island communities, with eligibility for nonprofit organizations incorporated in Rhode Island with a community-involved board of directors.

Applications are now being accepted for the Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund Grants. Donor Name: Rhode Island Foundation State: Rhode Island County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Black Philanthropy Initiative was established as a field of interest fund at the Rhode Island Foundation. Recognizing the need to promote economic stability, job training, and financial literacy among not only historically underserved African American populations in Rhode Island, but also more recent African immigrants and refugees, in 2007 the fund was established to advance equity and social justice for the Black and African American communities. Bannister House was a nursing home for retired African American domestic workers located in Providence. When Bannister House was sold, the former board contributed the proceeds to the Black Philanthropy Initiative, and in 2016 the fund was renamed the Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund. The fund will continue to honor the original focus of Bannister House and the Black Philanthropy Initiative by supporting the most pressing needs of Rhode Island’s Black community. Core Areas  The fund gives priority to equity, education, social justice, and economic empowerment of the Black community in three core areas: Grants to community-based organizations that strive to uplift low-income Black Rhode Islanders. The programs should target financial stability, economic empowerment, and structural inequities. Programs can also support and promote the history and achievements of Blacks in Rhode Island and preserve the culture of the Black community. Priority will be given to organizations that primarily serve the Black community and are Black led. Grants to Black, community-based organizations that provide youth development and mentoring opportunities to Black youth. The programs should target educational success, avoidance of risk behaviors, and empowerment to make positive decisions and achieve higher aspirations. Youth should be supported in growth and engagement in productive interpersonal relationships to positively impact the Black community. Priority will be given to organizations that primarily serve the Black community and are Black led. Scholarship assistance for Black students who are pursuing or advancing a career in healthcare. Funding Information Requests for up to $15,000 will be considered. For more information, visit RIF.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Rhode Island for activities that enhance their operational effectiveness, including strategic planning and anti-racism training, with a focus on those with smaller budgets or addressing critical needs.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island that provide essential services in human services, education, arts, and responsible journalism, particularly focusing on the homeless and youth.

The Consolidated Homeless Fund seeks proposals for preventing and responding to homelessness in the State of Rhode Island, including through street outreach and engagement, emergency shelters and low-barrier warming centers, housing navigation, housing problem solving, rapid re-housing, system-wide services, and other innovative projects. Donor Name: Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) State: Rhode Island County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/09/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The State of Rhode Island is invested in the goal of a homeless crisis response system that prevents homelessness whenever possible, and if homelessness occurs, rapidly exits those impacted to permanent housing solutions. As a person-centered system rooted in evidence-based best practices, the system incorporates a Housing First philosophy that is trauma informed and low barrier. As such, proposals submitted through this RFP should ensure that the voice of those with lived expertise in homelessness and strategies around harm reduction, being trauma informed, eliminating barriers, and being housing focused are incorporated into program/project designs. This RFP also challenges agencies to leverage mainstream resources whenever possible to expand and serve additional households. They realize that all individuals served are not eligible for Medicaid services and that Medicaid cannot cover all aspects of services; however, Medicaid funding should be a component of your budget. Project Types The CHFP seeks proposals for various homeless projects in response to this RFP from qualified nonprofit organizations or government entities (Vendors) for the following project types/programs: Emergency Shelters Street Outreach including CES Navigation Rapid Re-Housing Supportive Services Only System-wide and systems projects including Housing Problem Solving Warming Centers  Temporary Seasonal Shelters  New Permanent Emergency Shelters. Eligible projects  Proposal submissions are being encouraged through this RFP process for service provision through: Emergency Shelter, Street Outreach, Rapid Rehousing, Housing Problem Solving, Services only when paired with a housing project, and Systems projects. Funding Information The CHFP anticipates approximately $4.5 million in funds for the program year of October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, with approximately $2.5 million for new projects. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be considered: Is a nonprofit organization (defined as tax-exempt secular or religious organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code), a governmental or quasi-governmental agency, a Public Housing Authority (PHA) or a Community Action Agency (CAP). Has no part of its net earnings inuring to the benefit of any member, founder, contributor, or individual. Does not have any findings from the State of Rhode Island or HUD that have not been addressed or resolved.  Has standards of financial accountability that conform to 2 CFR 200.302, ‘Financial Management’ and 2 CFR 200.303, ‘Internal Controls,’ which includes systems and software that allow for effective control over, and accountability for, all funds, property, and other assets.  Has a functioning accounting system that is operated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or has designated a fiscal agent that will maintain such an accounting system; and Has experience administering projects and services that assist people experiencing homelessness and/or housing instability.  For more information, visit OHCD.

The Bristol Female Charitable Society Fund supports charitable programs and services in the greater East Bay community, with a preference for Bristol, Rhode Island. Donor Name: Rhode Island Foundation State: Rhode Island County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information Grants generally range between $500 and $5,000. Eligibility Criteria Preference is given to programs that promote benevolence and charity, and that especially extend relief to the poor and indigent. Organizations may submit only one application per year to the Bristol Female Charitable Society Fund. However, application to this fund does not restrict an organization from applying to another grant program at the Foundation. For more information, visit Rhode Island Foundation.

This fund provides financial support for projects in Rhode Island that meet basic needs like food, shelter, and healthcare, with grants ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 for one year.

This grant provides financial support for education, human services, and religious initiatives, prioritizing organizations on Aquidneck Island and in the East Bay area of Rhode Island.

This fund provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island that help meet basic human needs like food, shelter, and healthcare for underserved communities.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to charitable organizations in Rhode Island that offer food and shelter to individuals facing economic hardships.

The Johnston Foundation supports charitable organizations in Rhode Island that work to improve the lives of physically disabled low-income children and adults. Donor Name: John D. & Katherine A. Johnston Foundation State: Rhode Island City: Newport Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Preference is given to charitable organizations that serve children in Newport, Rhode Island. Program Types  Health Human Services Grant Period The majority of grants from the Johnston Foundation are 1 year in duration. For more information, visit Bank of America.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations for capital projects in various fields, including arts, education, healthcare, and social services, to improve facilities and resources.

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

This funding opportunity provides financial support for arts education projects in Rhode Island, aimed at schools, nonprofit organizations, and teaching artists to enhance immersive learning experiences in the arts.

The Program for the Blind, offered by a foundation, focuses on providing grants to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island that work in the realm of vision research, specifically targeting macular degeneration, and offering support services for the visually impaired. These services include guide dogs, summer camps for children with low-vision and blindness, among others. The grant prioritizes projects that aim towards the economic self-sufficiency of visually impaired individuals, innovative solutions for blindness or vision loss, and research-based solutions for conditions causing vision loss. Grants range from $10,000 to $75,000 for research and support services

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Rhode Island community agencies that deliver essential emergency assistance, such as food, housing, and transportation, to individuals and families in urgent need.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities focused on improving economic security, educational success, and health outcomes through program development, capacity building, and advocacy efforts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations addressing urgent community needs or innovative projects, with awards starting at $10,000 for initiatives that demonstrate strong potential for positive impact.

This funding opportunity supports Rhode Island nonprofit organizations focused on education, outreach, and research to combat doping in sports and detect performance-enhancing substances.