We wanted to share a few minor updates to this opportunity's guidelines. The one-grant-per-year limit now explicitly applies to fiscal sponsors as well as individual organizations. Additionally, if awarded, you will be expected to attend occasional grantee learning meetings in addition to submitting your final report.
Funder: Rhode Island Foundation
Due Dates: January 29, 2026 (Round 1 pre-application) | April 23, 2026 (Round 1 full application) | July 16, 2026 (Round 2 pre-application) | October 8, 2026 (Round 2 full application)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants average $60,000; awards range from up to $40,000 for small organizations to $150,000 for mid-sized, with general operating grants not prioritized for budgets over $5M.
Summary: Supports Rhode Island nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups advancing equity, community impact, and sustainability in alignment with the Foundation’s Five-Year Action Plan.
Key Information: Two-stage application: pre-application required before full application invitation.