Rhode Island Expansion Arts Program
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Rhode Island Expansion Arts Program supports small, culturally diverse arts organizations with funding and capacity building to strengthen their role in the state’s arts and cultural community.
Funder: Rhode Island Foundation
Due Dates: Due Dates (Anticipated): Not yet announced
Funding Amounts: $10,000 annually for three years ($30,000 per organization)
Summary: Supports small, culturally diverse arts and cultural organizations in Rhode Island through multi-year funding and organizational capacity building.
Key Information: Priority goes to newly emerging groups and organizations with little history of grant funding.
Description
The Rhode Island Expansion Arts Program (RIEAP) combines funding and organizational assistance for community-based, culturally diverse arts and cultural organizations. Currently stewarded solely by the Rhode Island Foundation, it supports small organizations whose missions and programs center on the cultural practices and traditions of Rhode Island’s diverse peoples. Its goal is to help these organizations grow as equal partners in the state’s arts and cultural community.
The multi-year program recognizes these organizations’ broader contributions to cultural preservation, education, youth development, and stronger communities. Alongside grants, participants receive capacity-building workshops, access to professional consultants, and individual consultation with an experienced arts and culture administrator. The program also fosters connections across the arts and humanities and supports leadership and professional development.
