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

May 11, 2026 (Full application deadline, 3:00 p.m. EST)

Grant size not specified; matching resources required; awarded annually.

Supports nonprofit programs preserving and promoting the history, artifacts, and records of the Rhode Island Supreme Court and judicial system.

Funds may not be used for equipment purchases; matching funds or in-kind services required.

--- ## Description This grant program supports nonprofit organizations that aim to preserve and promote the history of the Rhode Island Supreme Court and the state's judicial system. Funding is available for projects that may include educational programs, preservation of artifacts and records, publication of works about Rhode Island legal history, and public forums on Rhode Island legal and constitutional history. The fund was established to ensure the enduring legacy of the state’s judicial system and is administered by the Rhode Island Foundation. --- ## Due Dates - May 11, 2026: Full application deadline (3:00 p.m. EST) Grants are awarded annually. --- ## Funding Amount - The specific grant amount is not published. - Applicants must provide matching resources, either as funds or through in-kind services. - Funds cannot be used for equipment purchases. - Grant awards are made once per year. --- ## Eligibility - Open to nonprofit organizations. - Projects must focus on the history of the Rhode Island Supreme Court or the Rhode Island judicial system. - Applicants must provide matching resources (monetary or in-kind). - Funds cannot be used for the purchase of equipment. --- ## Application Process - Complete and submit the [online application form](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=rif) (select the Small Grant Programs application). - Submit a [completed budget form](https://stdidrifoundationprod.blob.core.windows.net/rifoundation/documents/Proposal-Budget-Type-C.XLSX) via the online system. - Applications become available six weeks before the deadline. - For technical issues or assistance, contact the Grants Operations Manager (see Contact Information). --- ## Additional Information - Applicants are encouraged to also review the [Joseph O’Neill Ott Fund](https://rifoundation.org/grant/joseph-oneill-ott-fund) for related funding opportunities. - Matching resources are essential for consideration. - Equipment purchases are not eligible for funding. --- ## External Links - [Grant program page](https://rifoundation.org/grant/rhode-island-supreme-court-historical-society-fund) - [Online application portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=rif) - [Budget form (XLSX)](https://stdidrifoundationprod.blob.core.windows.net/rifoundation/documents/Proposal-Budget-Type-C.XLSX) - [Joseph O’Neill Ott Fund](https://rifoundation.org/grant/joseph-oneill-ott-fund) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | Web Contact | |------------------------------|--------------------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Grants Operations Manager | [iross@rifoundation.org](mailto:iross@rifoundation.org) | (401) 274-4564 | [Contact form](https://rifoundation.org/about/your-community-foundation/contact) | | General Foundation Info | [info@rifoundation.org](mailto:info@rifoundation.org) | (401) 274-4564 | |

Rhode Island Supreme Court Historical Society Fund Grants

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