Equity Action Grants
The Equity Action Fund provides annual grants to Rhode Island organizations for advocacy, partnership, and educational projects supporting LGBTQ+ equity.
Funder: Rhode Island Foundation
Due Dates: August 13, 2026 (Application deadline, Equity Action Grants)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $2,500–$10,000 per year; one grant per organization annually.
Summary: Supports Rhode Island organizations serving LGBTQ+ communities through advocacy, partnerships, and community education initiatives.
Description
The Equity Action Fund provides annual grants to organizations delivering services to Rhode Island’s LGBTQ+ communities. Funding is available for both programmatic and capacity-building projects, with a focus on increasing advocacy, building partnerships, and providing community education. The fund encourages applications from all agencies and associations serving LGBTQ+ needs, including all-volunteer and grassroots organizations, regardless of whether they are LGBTQ+-focused. The goal is to strengthen organizational capacity and foster collaboration to advance equity for LGBTQ+ individuals in Rhode Island.
