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

December 2026 (full application deadline, projected)

Typical grants range from $500 to $1,500 for one-time project costs.

Supports nonprofit projects that enrich or improve the lives of Latinos in Rhode Island through one-time funding.

--- ## Description The Juanita Sánchez Community Fund was established in 1992 to honor Juanita Sánchez, a leader and advocate for the Latino community in Rhode Island. The fund provides annual grants to nonprofit organizations for projects that enrich and improve the lives of Latinos in Rhode Island. Grants are intended for one-time costs or expenses and may support both new and ongoing initiatives. Organizations do not need to be exclusively Latino-serving or Latino-led, as long as the funded activities advance the fund's purpose. Requests for translation and interpretation signage/language are not prioritized. Renewed support for the same project in subsequent years is rare. --- ## Due Dates - December 2026 (full application deadline, anticipated/projected; applications must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. EST) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from $500 to $1,500. - Grants are for one-time project costs or expenses. - Actual award size may depend on the number and quality of proposals received. --- ## Eligibility - Open to nonprofit organizations advancing the purpose of the fund. - Projects must serve or benefit the Latino community in Rhode Island. - Organizations do not need to be exclusively Latino-serving, self-identify as Latino organizations, or be Latino-led. - Organizations based outside Rhode Island may apply if the project serves the Rhode Island Latino community (reviewed on a case-by-case basis). - Grants support one-time expenses; renewed funding for the same project is rarely awarded. - Translation and interpretation signage/language requests are not prioritized. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the [Rhode Island Foundation's online grants portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=rif). - Application forms become available approximately six weeks prior to the deadline. - Only online submissions are accepted. - Applicants with in-progress applications can log in to their account to complete or edit submissions. --- ## Additional Information - The fund supports both new and ongoing initiatives, provided the request is for one-time expenses. - The program is competitive and dependent on the quantity and quality of received proposals. - Organizations are encouraged to review fund priorities before applying. --- ## External Links - [Program page: Juanita Sánchez Community Fund Grants](https://rifoundation.org/grant/juanita-s%C3%A1nchez-fund) - [Online Grants Portal (application submission)](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=rif) - [Rhode Island Foundation homepage](https://rifoundation.org) - [Contact page](https://rifoundation.org/about/your-community-foundation/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | |-----------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------| | General Inquiries | info@rifoundation.org | (401) 274-4564 | | Grants Operations Manager (Portal/Tech) | iross@rifoundation.org | — |

Juanita Sánchez Community Fund Grants

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