Community Priority Grants
The Rhode Island Foundation’s Community Priority Grants fund research-based projects addressing key community needs in areas like health, education, and sustainability across Rhode Island.
Funder: Rhode Island Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Pre-application Round 1) | July 2027 (Pre-application Round 2)
Funding Amounts: Average grant ~$60,000; typical range $40,000–$150,000 depending on organizational budget; two cycles per year.
Summary: Supports Rhode Island nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups advancing equity and community priorities through programmatic or general operating support.
Key Information: Two-stage process: pre-application required; only one grant per organization per 12 months.
Description
The Rhode Island Foundation’s Community Priority Grants program funds organizations and initiatives that address the most pressing community needs as identified in the Foundation’s Five-Year Action Plan. Emphasizing inclusiveness, accessibility, compassion, and equity, the program supports both programmatic and general operating requests. Grants are intended for projects that demonstrate clear alignment with the Foundation’s strategic focus areas and show potential for significant, sustainable community impact. The program operates on a twice-yearly cycle and uses a two-stage application process to ensure accessibility and equity in grantmaking.
