Mark your calendar with the newly announced application opening dates: January 5, 2026, for Round One and June 22, 2026, for Round Two. Additionally, if you represent a larger organization, the funder now explicitly recommends applying to the Community Priority grant program instead.
Funder: Rhode Island Foundation
Due Dates: April 23, 2026 (Round One full application) | October 8, 2026 (Round Two full application)
Funding Amounts: Grants up to $5,000; one grant per organization per year.
Summary: Supports Rhode Island nonprofits providing direct emergency assistance—such as food, housing, and utilities—to residents in need.
Key Information: Focuses on volunteer-based organizations with minimal operational budgets.