Costco Foundation Grants for Rhode Island Youth
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary program funding that may benefit aquaculture communities through the Costco Foundation. Focused on child and family well-being, it prioritizes evidence-based programs with measurable outcomes, strong community collaboration, and a broad base of financial support in areas where Costco operates.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Support for Innovative Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem–solving programs can seek funding that may benefit aquaculture-related efforts in Rhode Island. Grants from Creag Foundation help organizations that are testing new approaches to societal issues, including those connected to community development, health, environment, or public safety. Note: applications are by invitation only.
Creag Foundation
Rhode Island Youth Services Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare can apply for up to US $15,000 to expand programs in Rhode Island and beyond. The Dan Paul Foundation supports child advocacy, poverty and homelessness services, environmental education, clean air and water initiatives, and enrichment opportunities that may benefit aquaculture-related youth programming.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Aquaculture
With a mission to support early-stage social impact ventures, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides Rhode Island aquaculture and other impact-focused organizations with up to US $300,000 over three years in unrestricted funding or investment capital plus intensive capacity-building support. Eligible entities include young, scalable nonprofits or impact-first for-profits serving underserved communities in priority regions worldwide.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Rhode Island Tech-Enabled Impact Funding via Cisco Systems Foundation
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Rhode Island can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Organizations serving mostly economically underserved communities and keeping overhead under 25 percent may be competitive applicants.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Education Grants from State Farm
Educational institutions, government programs, and eligible nonprofits in Rhode Island can seek funding for safety, education, and community development projects that fit this program’s focus. Focused on community safety and development, State Farm Companies Foundation invites organizations to propose initiatives in areas like disaster preparedness, fire prevention, affordable housing, financial literacy, job training, and K–12 or higher education, including STEM.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Culture Grants
U.S. cultural nonprofits offering arts, science, or arts education programs, including those serving Rhode Island, can seek more than US $100,000 to support program, capital, or limited general support. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes institutions engaging young people, nurturing artistic talent, and advancing STEAM-focused education, including museums, performing arts organizations, and arts schools.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Social Service Funding from Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million that deliver direct social services can seek more than US $100,000 to expand proven, high-impact programs. Focus areas include poverty alleviation, affordable housing, food access, workforce development, legal aid, reentry, and youth development. Rhode Island organizations working in these areas may benefit from William Randolph Hearst Foundation support.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Community Health and Education Grants from Labcorp
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations, including those in Rhode Island, can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants to support health and welfare, education, or community initiatives. Funding may benefit programs such as food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM education, or healthy lifestyle and screening efforts, including projects connected to aquaculture communities.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Community Development Funding for Charities from Roche
Rhode Island charities running humanitarian, educational, environmental, or arts projects can access funding through Roche for high-quality, sustainable community initiatives. Eligible projects should be managed by accredited charities, engage Roche employees, and may include science and education, community and environment, or arts and culture activities, with local requests directed to the appropriate Roche affiliate office.
La Roche, Inc.
Rhode Island Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs can access funding via the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust. Organizations must use awarded funds within the U.S. and be tax-exempt under federal and, when applicable, California law; aquaculture-related initiatives fitting these categories may be eligible.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Human Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants to support human and social services, poverty alleviation, disability services, or disaster relief. Rhode Island aquaculture organizations with qualifying social-impact programming may be eligible if they meet the revenue and country criteria.
Gupta Family Foundation
Cowles Charitable Trust Education Grants in Rhode Island
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Focused on arts, education, social justice, and health, 501(c)(3) organizations in Rhode Island can apply for Cowles Charitable Trust support. Nationally focused nonprofits, including those with aquaculture-related education or research programming, may be eligible for up to US $10,000, including general operating support, when aligned with the Trust’s mission and priorities.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Hansen Family Foundation Grants for Aquaculture
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Rhode Island aquaculture and marine-related 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding through the Hansen Family Foundation to support programs for education, youth, environment, animals, or humanitarian needs. U.S.-based organizations with budgets under $1 million and overhead under 25% may receive US $1,000 - US $10,000 for eligible projects, including work benefiting coastal communities.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling and Conservation Funding from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Wildlife conservation 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Rhode Island can seek the Storytelling Grant to share the impact of their conservation work through powerful media and narrative projects; awards are typically more than US $50,000. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports storytelling tied to preservation, education, and wellness initiatives nationwide.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Environmental and Wildlife Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on environmental conservation, wildlife, or related humanitarian needs in Rhode Island and the broader Southern region can seek program support from the Robinson Foundation. Grants from Robinson Foundation help established charities address poverty relief, education, medical assistance, disaster relief, animal welfare, and spiritual endeavors through single-year, high-impact projects.
Robinson Foundation
Rhode Island Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community services in Rhode Island can access funding through Insperity, which offers philanthropic grants and event sponsorships to support key service goals. Eligible groups must either engage Insperity employees, be Insperity clients, or serve communities where its employees live and work, with one request allowed per year.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Rhode Island Environment
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Rhode Island can seek support for their programs. With a mission to respect all life and the environment, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides funding that may benefit aquaculture-related initiatives fitting these priorities.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Youth and Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near Rhode Island TJX locations that provide basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety can apply for The Tjx Foundation’s grants. Eligible groups must be within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office and may include aquaculture programs serving vulnerable families and children.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Environmental Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Environmental and human services 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and libraries in Rhode Island can request general operating or program funding for work within the Lawrence Foundation’s priorities. Focused on environmental and community initiatives, the foundation offers US $5,000 - US $10,000 unrestricted grants, which may benefit aquaculture-related projects that fit its environmental criteria.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island seeking US $1,000 - US $20,000 for community-based programs can apply for this national grant opportunity supporting U.S. 501(c)(3)s. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help fund education, cultural, environmental, health, and social service initiatives, which may include aquaculture-related programming within broader community or environmental projects.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Rhode Island Agriculture Infrastructure Grants in Aquaculture
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Agricultural producers, processors, nonprofits, and public institutions in Rhode Island can seek funding to expand and modernize middle-of-the-supply-chain infrastructure for food products, including aquaculture. The State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management supports projects that improve processing, storage, distribution, worker safety, food safety compliance, and climate-friendly equipment and facilities through its Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program.
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management - Division of Agriculture
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in Rhode Island
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking program support in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural work, or environmental projects can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $25,000. Aquaculture-related organizations that fit these categories may be eligible within the foundation’s primarily U.S.-focused grant program.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Northeast SARE Support for Aquaculture Projects
Pre proposal due Feb 2, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, farmers, researchers, and community partners working on aquaculture and sustainable farming projects in Rhode Island and the broader Northeast can access funding through Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education. Grants of US $50,000 - US $250,000 support social science research and education that strengthen community-level farming and food systems, with reimbursement-based awards and optional technical assistance.
Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Services Grants
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving economic stability, workforce readiness, health and social services, or disaster relief can seek project, operating, or capital support that benefits their local communities, including Rhode Island. With a mission to strengthen underserved and underrepresented individuals and families, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides funding to organizations in areas where O’Reilly Auto Parts has a business presence.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Rhode Island working on youth education, housing, hunger, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Programs serving underserved young people and their families, including food access and community or environmental projects, may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc