Best Community Health Grants in Rhode Island

Rhode Island 501(c)(3) organizations addressing asthma-related health disparities can access funding through the State of Rhode Island Department of Health for short-term community health education and intervention projects. Awards up to US $4,999 support implementing CDC EXHALE strategies such as asthma self-management education, smoke exposure reduction, home visits, and improved care coordination by August 31, 2025.

Rhode Island community health and oral health organizations can access funding for dental education, public service projects, and care for underserved residents through the Rhode Island Community Foundation, with awards of US $500 - US $5,000. Eligible projects include public oral health education, improving access to dental care, free clinics, and related charitable or educational initiatives.

Rhode Island organizations improving community health information access can apply for the National Library of Medicine’s Express Health Information Outreach Awards; awards US $5,000 for health information literacy and outreach projects. Funding supports consumer and professional education, technology tools, and partnerships that expand use of high-quality biomedical and health information, especially for underrepresented populations.

Textron Charitable Trust provides Rhode Island community organizations and schools with funding for workforce development, education, arts and culture, community revitalization, and health and human service programs in areas where Textron operates. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) charities and accredited K–12 institutions may be eligible, including those offering community health education and services for low-income residents.

Nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island that provide basic human needs like food, shelter, and healthcare to underserved residents can seek support for general operations, programs, and small capital costs. With a mission rooted in community care, Uw Urania C Sherburne also backs health access and community health education initiatives through the Grant Sherburne Fund.

Rhode Island nonprofits and community groups offering non-clinical arts programs with health-related goals can access funding through Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, with awards up to US $9,500. Grants support arts engagements in health or community settings that promote individual well-being and address social determinants of health for broader community benefit.

The E.B. Henderson Award, presented by SHAPE America, honors minority members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to scholarship, mentorship, and advocacy for ethnic minorities within health and physical education. Established in 1885, SHAPE America serves over 200,000 professionals, promoting high-quality education standards. The award recognizes individuals who have significantly contributed to increasing the participation of underserved populations in the field. Limited to two awards annually, it highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion in health education.

The Helen M. Heitmann Young Scholar Award, presented by SHAPE America, honors young professionals who have made significant contributions to research in curriculum and instruction within health and physical education. Eligible candidates must be current SHAPE America members and have 3 to 6 years of experience post-doctorate. This award emphasizes active involvement and scholarship in the field, encouraging innovative research that enhances educational practices for preK-12 students.

Individual health and physical education professionals in the U.S. who are long-time SHAPE America members and nationally recognized leaders may be eligible for this top professional honor, which can highlight Rhode Island community health education work. The Society of Health and Physical Educators annually awards one Luther Halsey Gulick Medal for distinguished service in the field.

Graduate students in psychomotor measurement and evaluation at U.S. colleges or universities can receive support to cover professional expenses, including those whose work strengthens community health education in Rhode Island. With a mission to advance health and physical education, SHAPE America provides this award to members with strong potential in the field.

Health and physical education professionals contributing to measurement and evaluation can be honored for advancing assessment in preK–12 health and PE. With a mission to advance professional practice and promote research, Society of Health and Physical Educators recognizes outstanding members of its Measurement and Evaluation SIG, which may include leaders in community health education in Rhode Island and nationwide.

Experienced SHAPE America members advancing measurement and evaluation in health and physical education can be honored through this national lifetime achievement award, regardless of Rhode Island location. With a mission to advance professional practice, Society of Health and Physical Educators recognizes individuals whose substantial scholarly work has significantly influenced theory and application in school-based health and PE.

Current SHAPE America members planning projects in community health education, sports, or physical activity, including work in Rhode Island, can seek the National Girls and Women in Sports Legacy Award to support their efforts. This US $1,000 award from SHAPE America funds proposals that expand opportunities for girls and women in sport as participants and leaders.

Rhode Island community health and education organizations can access funding through AES Hawaii Foundation for programs that promote community health, resilience, and health education. Eligible projects should serve communities near the foundation’s renewable energy projects or have statewide impact, align with its impact pillars, and demonstrate measurable, long-term benefits for local residents.

Master’s students in school-based health education programs at accredited U.S. colleges, including those from Rhode Island, can receive the Barbara A. Cooley Master’s Scholarship to support their graduate studies. Society of Health and Physical Educators provides U.S. community health education and physical fitness students with a US $1,000 award plus a one-year SHAPE America student membership.

Rhode Island undergraduate students majoring in school-based health education can access funding through the Society of Health and Physical Educators, receiving a US $1,000 Bill Kane Undergraduate Scholarship for their studies. Eligible full-time sophomores, juniors, or seniors at accredited U.S. colleges or universities also receive a one-year complimentary SHAPE America student membership.

Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofits planning community wellness, health education, or physical fitness events can access funding through Better Health Together; awards up to US $5,000 for sponsorship support. Eligible organizations nationwide may apply, with priority for activities that promote community wellness, elevate community voices, and align with the funder’s mission and values.

Rhode Island community health organizations and 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in community health education may be eligible for funding to support projects in public health and emergency response, education, and youth and community development. The H Hovnanian Family Foundation offers up to US $10,000 for program-focused initiatives with demonstrated outcomes and sustainability plans.

We are Revolutionaries

Who We Are

We are Revolutionaries -passionate in our singular pursuit of discovering, developing and delivering innovative targeted therapies for patients living with RAS-addicted cancer. At Revolution Medicines, we believe in challenging the status quo to find new therapeutic approaches to some of the toughest cancers. With our first wave of investigational RAS(ON) inhibitors, we are pioneering a new way of targeting the RAS cancer drivers of disease, and we have the potential to change the treatment paradigm in these cancers where there is a significant unmet medical need.

Our mission is to revolutionize treatment for patients with RAS-addicted cancers through the discovery, development and delivery of innovative, targeted medicines.

Research, Grants & Support

At Revolution Medicines, we understand the importance of extending our support of scientific advancement beyond the research we conduct and the medicines we provide.

We support activities that make meaningful information and resources available to the broader medical and scientific communities to help advance science, increase understanding of certain diseases, and enhance patient care.

Charitable Donations

Funding for programs that deliver disease awareness, treatment education, or other healthcare information intended to improve patient understanding and empowerment.

Through grant-making, AIH partners with mission-aligned organizations by funding initiatives that align with our strategic objectives.

Granting Goals 

• Advance a future where healthcare and communities support whole person care, and healthy choices are accessible and effective in preventing, treating, and reversing chronic disease.
• Transform the way people are cared for in America by establishing lifestyle medicine and whole person care as integral components of the delivery of care in the US healthcare system

Focus Areas:

• Primary Care - Integration of whole person care
• Comprehensive Obesity Care - Integration of food is medicine
• Underserved Communities - Equitable delivery of whole person care

Individuals worldwide recognized for impactful health education and promotion can be nominated for this $50,000 award, which may benefit leaders serving Rhode Island communities. The Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award, administered by the CDC Foundation, honors substantial contributions to public health education; nominations must demonstrate population-level health benefits and cannot be self-submitted.

Nonprofit and charitable programs improving community health education and access to care in Rhode Island can access funding through the Eli Lilly and Company Foundation’s global health focus. Organizations serving resource-limited communities in the U.S. may be eligible, particularly those addressing non-communicable diseases and other health disparities through education, primary care, or telehealth initiatives.

Quest Diagnostics Foundation

Our purpose

Working together to create a healthier world, one life at a time.

About the Foundation

The Quest Diagnostics Foundation® (the Foundation), established in 1991, is a nonprofit corporation exempt from tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, for charitable, educational, scientific, and literary purposes including:

• Promoting the benefits of healthcare and wellness
• Promoting the prevention, early detection, monitoring, and treatment of disease
• Educating the general public and healthcare professionals regarding healthcare issues

About Quest for Healthy Communities Champions

Through the Quest for Healthy Communities Champion program, the Foundation will recognize and give monetary awards to up to 15 individuals or organizations across the US that have committed to improving health in their own communities. In the case of recognition to individuals, the monetary award will be given to the tax-exempt charity of their choosing.

The program reflects the importance of recognizing individuals and organizations that are committed to the purpose of Quest, “working together to create a healthier world, one life at a time” and the Foundation’s belief that increased awareness of individuals and organizations doing this work can lead to healthier communities.

Successful applicants will demonstrate their commitment to improving health in their communities through actions such as:

• Impact on community systems via policy, programming, and education in areas such as workforce development, health, environment, housing, and safety
• Ongoing community engagement in the development of innovative solutions to drive improved health outcomes
• Commitment to increasing individual health autonomy and empowerment through the advancement of diagnostic screening and testing

CDC Foundation

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the public health system save and improve lives by unleashing the power of partnerships to protect the health, safety and security of all communities, everywhere. The CDC Foundation is authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners, corporations, organizations and individuals to support the critical health protection mission of CDC and the public health system.

The CDC Foundation manages hundreds of programs each year aimed at protecting communities across the country from a variety of health threats—from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like malaria and HIV to emergency responses, such as Ebola and Zika.

Contractor for Implementation and Evaluation of Healthy Native Babies Project Materials

This RFP request proposals from Tribes, Tribal Serving Organizations (TSOs) and Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) [T/TSOs/UIOs] to implement and evaluate the updated Healthy Native Babies Project (HNBP) materials within their service areas. This initiative aims to strengthen culturally relevant infant safe sleep education, increase community awareness and support Native families in reducing sleep related infant deaths. Selected T/TSOs/UIOs will adapt, disseminate and assess the use of HNBP materials in ways that reflect the cultural, linguistic and community-specific needs of the Native populations they serve. 

This project is a rapid turnaround project to support T/TSOs/UIOs in:

• Implementing HNBP materials in clinical, community, and family setting
• Training staff and community partners
• Evaluating reach, effectiveness, and community feedback
• Identifying barriers, facilitators, lessons learned, and best practices for future replication

This funding opportunity aims to bolster the cancer surveillance workforce through educational initiatives. By enhancing collaborations with cancer partners and developing tools for improved data quality, this program will expand the capacity of registrars. Efforts will focus on recruitment and retention, ultimately ensuring compliance with Public Law 102-515. Strengthening the cancer registrar workforce will lead to timely and accurate cancer data submission, supporting public health objectives.

NAFC Open Grant/Product Donation Applications

The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is the only nonprofit 501c(3) organization whose mission is solely focused on the issues and needs of the medically underserved throughout the nation and the more than 1,400 Free and Charitable Clinics that serve them. The NAFC has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar and a 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator. Founded in 2001 and headquartered near Washington, D.C., the NAFC is working to ensure that the medically underserved have access to affordable quality healthcare and strives to be a national voice promoting quality healthcare for all. For more information about the NAFC, including how to become a member, please visit https://www.nafcclinics.org.

Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Initiative

The Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Initiative, supported by the McKesson Foundation and administered by the NAFC, aims to improve medication access, adherence, and patient understanding among uninsured and medically underserved populations. Individuals without health insurance often face significant barriers to obtaining prescription medications and receiving the counseling necessary to manage chronic conditions effectively. Through this initiative, NAFC will provide $30,000 grants to member free and charitable clinics and pharmacies to establish or expand Medication Therapy Management programs aligned with recommendations from the American Pharmacists Association. Funding will support activities such as staff certification in MTM, development of standardized protocols, and patient education to help individuals better understand their medications, manage side effects, and support overall treatment plans. By strengthening pharmacist-led care and improving communication between providers and patients, this initiative seeks to enhance medication adherence, improve chronic disease management, and advance better health outcomes for vulnerable patient populations.