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

March 2027

Typical awards range from $500–$5,000; generally for one year; organizations with budgets under $1.5 million prioritized.

Supports programs serving historically marginalized children of color and their families in Rhode Island’s urban core communities.

This is a forecasted opportunity; deadlines and details may shift—check the program page for updates.

--- ## Description The Fund of The Providence Shelter Foundation Grants supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to the well-being, educational advancement, mental health, and leadership development of historically marginalized children of color and their families in Rhode Island. With a legacy dating back to 1838, the Foundation now operates as a grantmaking body, prioritizing community-rooted organizations where modest grants can catalyze measurable impact. Funding is intended for direct services and programming rather than equipment or capital improvements, with a focus on serving children in urban core communities such as Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, Woonsocket, and Newport. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards: $500–$5,000 - Award duration: Generally one year - Larger awards are rare and only in exceptional cases - Priority is given to organizations with annual operating budgets under $1.5 million --- ## Eligibility - Nonprofit organizations serving children of color and their families in Rhode Island, especially in urban core communities (Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, Woonsocket, Newport) - Programs must serve children age 18 and under - Preference for organizations with leadership reflective of the communities served - Applicants should have diverse income sources and demonstrate financial sustainability - Programs funded should provide cultural, educational, social opportunities, or cover basic needs - Funding is for services/programs, not equipment or capital improvements - Preference for programs serving larger numbers of children (not individual scholarships) - Organizations do not need to be exclusively serving communities of color, nor must they be led exclusively by people of color --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online through the [Rhode Island Foundation’s grants portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=rif) - Required materials: - Online application form - Budget form (detailing all funding sources) - Self-evaluation form (mandatory for previous grantees; interim report if program is ongoing) - Optional: Up to four pages of supporting materials - All applications and supporting materials must be submitted electronically - Applicants will be notified of decisions after the Foundation’s Annual Meeting in May - Funds are typically disbursed starting in August after approval --- ## Additional Information - Funds are allocated based on projected income; disbursement may not be immediate - If early funding is needed (Foundation’s fiscal year begins May 1), note this in your application - For more information on community demographics, see the [Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Factbook](https://rikidscount.org/factbook/) - For full grant guidelines, visit the [Providence Shelter Foundation’s website](https://www.providenceshelter.org/grant-guidelines/) --- ## External Links - [Program page at Rhode Island Foundation](https://rifoundation.org/grant/fund-of-the-providence-shelter-foundation-grants) - [Providence Shelter Foundation website](https://www.providenceshelter.org/) - [Grant guidelines](https://www.providenceshelter.org/grant-guidelines/) - [Rhode Island Foundation grants portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=rif) - [12-Month Proposal Budget form (XLSX)](https://stdidrifoundationprod.blob.core.windows.net/rifoundation/documents/Providence-Shelter-Budget-Form.xlsx) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role/Topic | Email | Phone | |--------------------------|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Monica Benson | General/application content | [mbenson@rifoundation.org](mailto:mbenson@rifoundation.org) | (401) 427-4017 | | Ian Ross | Technical questions | [iross@rifoundation.org](mailto:iross@rifoundation.org) | (401) 427-4012 | | Kilah Walters-Clinton | Providence Shelter Foundation | [Kilahwaltersclinton@providenceshelter.org](mailto:Kilahwaltersclinton@providenceshelter.org) | — |

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