Rhode Island Foundation

The Rhode Island Foundation is the community foundation for the state of Rhode Island and one of the oldest and largest community foundations in the country. It manages charitable funds on behalf of donors and is a leading source of grant funding for nonprofits across the state.

The foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations and awards scholarships to students, supporting education, health, economic security, arts and culture, and community vitality. It also takes a leadership role on statewide issues, convening partners and investing in long-term solutions.

Funding is delivered through competitive grant programs, scholarship cycles, and donor-advised and field-of-interest funds, with eligibility set per program. Nonprofits and students in Rhode Island can find current Rhode Island Foundation opportunities and deadlines on Atom.