[Rhode Island Foundation](https://rifoundation.org)

November 24, 2025 (full application due)

Up to $15,000 per grant; single-year funding; requests up to $15,000 considered.

Supports community-based organizations addressing economic empowerment, cultural preservation, and youth development for Rhode Island's Black community.

--- ## Description The Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund, managed by the Rhode Island Foundation, provides grants to community-based organizations that uplift and support low-income Black Rhode Islanders. The fund targets two main areas: (1) programs that advance financial stability, economic empowerment, and address structural inequities, including initiatives that promote the history, achievements, and culture of Black Rhode Islanders; and (2) youth development and mentoring programs focused on educational success, positive decision-making, and reducing high-risk behaviors among Black youth. The fund honors the legacy of Bannister House and the Black Philanthropy Initiative by prioritizing the most pressing needs of Rhode Island’s Black community. --- ## Due Dates - November 24, 2025: Application deadline (full application due) Applications open approximately six weeks prior to the deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - Requests for up to $15,000 will be considered. - Grants are typically single-year awards. - Funding is intended for specific programs or initiatives aligned with the fund’s priorities. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants are community-based organizations (nonprofits) advancing the fund’s purpose. - Organizations do not need to exclusively serve the Black community, self-identify as Black-led, or be led by Black individuals, as long as the funded activities advance the fund’s mission. - Programs must benefit Black Rhode Islanders, particularly those experiencing low income, or provide mentoring/youth development for Black youth. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the [Rhode Island Foundation’s online grants portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=rif). - The application form becomes available six weeks before the deadline. - Only completed applications submitted via the online system will be considered. - To start or continue an application, visit the [grants portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=rif). - For technical assistance, contact the Grants Operations Manager (see Contact Information below). --- ## Additional Information - The fund supports both direct service programs and initiatives that preserve and promote Black culture and history in Rhode Island. - Applicants are encouraged to review the fund’s priorities to ensure strong alignment with grant objectives. - The application period is annual; check the program page for updates on future cycles. --- ## External Links - [Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund Grants – Program Page](https://rifoundation.org/grant/black-philanthropy-bannister-fund-grants) - [Rhode Island Foundation Grants Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=rif) - [Rhode Island Foundation – Contact Page](https://rifoundation.org/about/your-community-foundation/contact) - [Grant Program FAQs](https://rifoundation.org/grants-scholarships/find-a-grant-opportunity/grant-program-faqs) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | |-------------------------------|------------------------------------|--------------------| | Grants Operations Manager | iross@rifoundation.org | (401) 274-4564 | | General Foundation Contact | info@rifoundation.org | (401) 274-4564 | For technical issues or questions about the application process, contact Ian Ross, Grants Operations Manager, at iross@rifoundation.org. For general inquiries, use the general contact information above.

Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund Grants

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