Rhode Island Attorney General’s 6/10 Children’s Fund
Supports evidence-based projects improving children's oral health and dental care access in Providence's most underserved neighborhoods, with a focus on sustainability, collaboration, and community engagement.
Funder: Rhode Island Foundation
Due Dates: September 10, 2025: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: $250,000–$3,000,000 per award, up to 3 years per project; $10M total fund (to be spent within 10 years)
Summary: Supports projects improving access to dental care for children in Providence, prioritizing underserved neighborhoods and aiming to reduce oral health disparities.
Key Information: Focus on Olneyville, West End, and Silver Lake neighborhoods; strong emphasis on sustainability, collaboration, and equity.
Description
This funding opportunity, established by the Rhode Island Attorney General’s 6/10 Children’s Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation, aims to address the acute oral health needs of children in Providence, RI. The fund prioritizes the Olneyville, West End, and Silver Lake neighborhoods, where rates of untreated tooth decay and oral health disparities are highest. Projects should focus on improving access to dental care for children (birth–18, but may include adults up to age 21 and pregnant women), demonstrate evidence-based interventions, and meaningfully engage community voices. Proposals are expected to address sustainability, integration with primary care, and robust evaluation, while demonstrating clear collaborations and compliance with cultural and linguistic standards.
