Science Education Grants for Nonprofits from Amgen Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and eligible public institutions in Rhode Island can seek Amgen Foundation support for science education and community-strengthening programs. The foundation prioritizes teacher professional development, hands-on, technology-enhanced science learning, and civic engagement initiatives in communities where Amgen operates; most grants are by invitation, with limited unsolicited requests reviewed twice yearly.
The Amgen Foundation Inc
Education and Community Funding from Amgen Foundation
Education and community-focused nonprofits and public entities in Rhode Island can seek funding for humanitarian, social, education, and community programs that serve local residents. With a mission to support community-focused initiatives, Amgen Foundation provides non-healthcare donations and sponsorships to eligible 501(c)(3) charities and qualifying governmental or Puerto Rico tax-exempt organizations across the U.S.
The Amgen Foundation Inc
Rockland Trust: Community Donations
Rockland Trust is committed to strengthening local communities through charitable donations to 501(c)(3) organizations and community groups. Their mission focuses on providing essential services, enhancing quality of life, and fostering relationships with customers. They prioritize funding programs that align with their philanthropic goals, specifically in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Capital projects are not eligible for support, ensuring funds are directed towards impactful community services.
Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation
Rhode Island Basic Needs Funding via Sherburne
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island providing basic human needs such as food, shelter, and healthcare to underserved residents can seek operating or program support, including small capital expenses. With a mission to strengthen community health and human services, Uw Urania C Sherburne supports access to primary care and health education, which may benefit education-focused nonprofits with aligned basic-needs programming.
Uw Urania C Sherburne
Gender Equity Funding for Nonprofits from Island Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored groups advancing gender equity for womxn and girls can seek funding for healthcare access, economic security, civic voice, safety, and leadership initiatives in Rhode Island and other eligible coastal areas. Island Foundation prioritizes innovative, community-based, womxn- and girls-led efforts, including intergenerational collaborations and systems-change work that addresses root causes of inequality.
Island Foundation
Island Foundation Support for Rhode Island Education
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Education nonprofits running experiential, after-school, or alternative education programs in Rhode Island can seek funding for general operations or specific projects. Island Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations, with interest in hands-on marine education, maritime trades, community service, and programs expanding access and opportunity for at-risk youth.
Island Foundation
Island Foundation Support for Rhode Island Conservation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on marine, coastal, or environmental conservation can seek general operating or project funding to advance this work. With a mission to protect coastal and working landscapes, Island Foundation provides support for initiatives like climate resilience, sustainable fisheries and agriculture, environmental justice, and capacity-building for local conservation organizations.
Island Foundation
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Support for Rhode Island Arts Organizations
Applications due Sep 2, 2026
Rhode Island arts and culture nonprofits and culturally specific organizations can apply for the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts’ General Operating Support for Organizations program, with awards of US $3,000 - US $40,000 for unrestricted operating expenses. Eligible Rhode Island entities with strong arts programming and education-related activities may benefit from this multi-year support.
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts
USDA Grants for Rhode Island Microenterprise
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofits, tribes, and higher education institutions supporting rural microentrepreneurs in Rhode Island can access USDA’s Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program to capitalize microloan revolving funds and provide training and technical assistance, with awards up to US $500,000. Education-focused organizations offering entrepreneurship training or small business support in rural areas may be eligible.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Rhode Island Community Foundation Support for Education
Applications due Oct 9, 2026
Education and youth nonprofits in Rhode Island can seek funding for programs alongside human services, healthcare for the homeless, arts and culture, and responsible journalism. The Rhode Island Community Foundation’s 1829 Legacy Fund accepts one application per calendar year, with funding decisions typically made within about three months.
The Rhode Island Community Foundation
Firearms Education Funding from NRA Foundation
Applications due Oct 14, 2026
Eligible 501(c)(3) entities, government agencies, and state-recognized nonprofits in Rhode Island can seek NRA Foundation grants of US $3,000 - US $5,000 to support charitable firearms and shooting sports education and safety programs. Grants may benefit education-focused organizations offering firearms safety, marksmanship, or related instructional activities for youth or the general public.
The NRA Foundation, Inc
Champlin Foundation Support for Rhode Island Youth
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Rhode Island tax-exempt organizations operating accredited camps can seek funding to provide financial assistance for children who could not otherwise afford summer camp. With a mission to strengthen communities, The Champlin Foundation provides education-focused and youth-serving nonprofits with campership support through an online portal open September 1 to October 15, with awards distributed by mid-January.
The Champlin Foundation
Rhode Island Community Foundation Grants for Arts Education
Applications due Oct 27, 2026
K-12 public or charter school teachers, artists, and nonprofits in Rhode Island can receive US $500 - US $1,000 to integrate arts into core academic subjects for public school students. The Rhode Island Community Foundation’s Arts in Academics Grant supports collaborative projects, field trips with academic goals, and professional development that blend art with classroom learning.
The Rhode Island Community Foundation
Health Education Funding from Chartercare Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering wellness, nutrition education, and diabetes or obesity prevention programs can apply for Chartercare Foundation’s grants, with awards up to US $25,000. Focus is on structured programs that identify, treat, and track outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged populations, which may include school- or community-based health education initiatives.
Chartercare Foundation
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation Grants for Education
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
Educational 501(c)(3) organizations and other eligible public or tribal entities in Rhode Island focused on college readiness, access, and completion can apply for Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation support. Funding backs New England programs helping underserved and under-represented students enter and complete 2- or 4-year post-secondary credentials, including research and select preK–12 reform efforts.
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation
Rhode Island Community Service Funding via ServeRI
Letter of inquiry due Dec 20, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, school districts, higher education institutions, government units, and Tribes in Rhode Island can apply for ServeRI’s AmeriCorps State and National Rhode Island Grants to create or expand community service programs using AmeriCorps members. Education-focused nonprofits may benefit by designing service roles that address learning needs while supporting members’ pathways to careers or post-secondary education.
ServeRI
Champlin Foundation Education Grants in Rhode Island
Applications due Jan 16, 2027
Rhode Island-based nonprofit organizations seeking capital support for education-related facilities, equipment, or real estate can apply for challenge grants that leverage matching donations. With a mission to strengthen capital projects, The Champlin Foundation provides funding for classroom innovation, school infrastructure, and other educational spaces across the state, alongside its broader support for youth, libraries, and social services.
The Champlin Foundation
Capital Project Funding from Champlin Foundation
Applications due Jan 16, 2027
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofits planning capital projects can seek funding for equipment purchases, tangible property, construction, renovations, or real estate through the Champlin Foundation. Education-focused organizations, including higher education and high schools, may be eligible if their missions align with the foundation’s nine focus areas and they demonstrate capacity, equity, and project feasibility.
The Champlin Foundation
Northeast SARE Support for Farming Communities
Pre proposal due Feb 2, 2027
Nonprofit and community-based groups in Rhode Island and other Northeast states can seek reimbursement-based funding to advance social science research and education that strengthen farming and food systems. Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education supports projects on marketing, production, climate, and community sustainability that may benefit education-focused organizations working with agricultural communities. Awards range from US $50,000 - US $250,000.
Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education
STEAM Education Grants for Nonprofits from Cox Communications
Applications due Mar 2, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Rhode Island offering youth STEAM education can apply for Cox Charities Community Grants, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $12,000. Focused on STEAM learning, Cox Communications invites programs that promote youth innovation, conservation and sustainability initiatives, and inclusion within its Rhode Island service area.
Cox Communications Inc
Arts Education Grants for Rhode Island Schools from RISCA
Applications due Apr 2, 2027
Rhode Island pre-K–12 schools and 501(c)(3) education nonprofits can access funding for arts education projects through the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, with awards up to US $7,000. Grants support experiential, sequential arts learning led by teaching artists in ADA-compliant settings, including in-school and community-based education programs across the state.
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts
Arts Project Funding from Rhode Island State Council on the Arts
Applications due Apr 2, 2027
Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored groups can receive up to US $6,000 to produce discrete arts and culture projects that engage local communities. With a mission to strengthen cultural life, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts provides Rhode Island education and community-focused organizations with support for project production, presentation, marketing, and accessibility, especially for historically marginalized residents.
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts
Rhode Island Community Foundation Health Grants
Applications due Apr 23, 2027
Rhode Island health-focused nonprofits can access funding through The Rhode Island Community Foundation to support medical care, research, and services for residents, with awards ranging from US $10,000 - US $50,000. Organizations providing health education or services to Rhode Islanders, including those with disabilities, chronic illness, or low vision, may be eligible under these specialized health funds.
The Rhode Island Community Foundation
National Trust Grants for Rhode Island Battlefields
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Rhode Island preserving battlefields, viewsheds, and related historic structures can seek $2,500 - US $10,000 for planning and education projects. National Trust for Historic Preservation funding can support preservation planning, professional consultants, capacity-building, and innovative public education that may complement history-focused education programming.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Youth Job Training Funding from Emma G. Harris Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jun 4, 2027
Rhode Island education nonprofits running established vocational or job-skills courses for youth and young adults ages 14 to 24 can access funding through the Emma G. Harris Foundation. Eligible programs provide technical, industrial, household, or domestic training focused on preparing young people for work outside the home; most grants are one year in duration.
Emma G. Harris Foundation
USDA Rural Development Grants for Rhode Island
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Rural public entities, nonprofits, higher education institutions, tribes, and cooperatives in Rhode Island can obtain funding to provide technical assistance and support for small rural businesses. With a mission to strengthen rural economies, USDA Rural Development offers US $10,000 - US $500,000 for training, infrastructure, business incubators, and community or technology-based economic development that may involve education-related activities.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Rhode Island Community Foundation LGBTQIA+ Grants
Applications due Aug 13, 2027
Nonprofits, government units, and fiscally sponsored groups serving LGBTQ communities in Rhode Island can seek project and capacity-building support, with awards from US $2,500 - US $10,000. The Rhode Island Community Foundation’s Equity Action program funds advocacy, community education, and organizational development, which may benefit education-focused organizations working with LGBTQ Rhode Islanders.
The Rhode Island Community Foundation