1829 Legacy Fund Grants
1829 Legacy Fund Grants support nonprofits primarily in Rhode Island, funding services in health, education, youth, arts, culture, and ethical journalism, with a human services focus on people facing homelessness.
Funder: Rhode Island Foundation
Due Dates: April 9, 2026 (Application) | July 9, 2026 (Application) | October 9, 2026 (Application) | December 3, 2026 (Application)
Funding Amounts: Grants support programs and services in four charitable focus areas
Summary: Supports qualified nonprofits providing human services, healthcare, education, youth, arts, culture, and responsible journalism, primarily in Rhode Island.
Key Information: Applicants may apply only once per calendar year.
Description
The 1829 Legacy Fund, administered by the Rhode Island Foundation, supports qualified nonprofit organizations providing programs and services in human services and healthcare, education and youth, arts and culture, and responsible and ethical journalism. Within human services and healthcare, the Fund places particular emphasis on people experiencing homelessness. Rhode Island is the primary geographic focus for funding.
Formerly known as the Providence Journal Charitable Legacy Fund, the Fund was established at the Foundation in 2012 through a transfer of assets from the Providence Journal Charitable Foundation, which had awarded grants since 1956. It operates as a donor-advised fund, with advisors making grant recommendations to the Rhode Island Foundation.
