Creag Foundation Support for Innovative Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human and social service approaches, including those tackling food access and hunger in Rhode Island, may be eligible for this grant. Grants from Creag Foundation help smaller or evolving organizations test new solutions to social problems once they have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year.
Creag Foundation
Rhode Island Youth Nutrition Funding via DanPaul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, nutrition, and basic needs in Rhode Island can seek funding for programs that address food access, homelessness, poverty, and child welfare. The DanPaul Foundation offers up to US $15,000 for initiatives that directly serve the education, development, and welfare of children and youth worldwide, including Rhode Island communities.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Service Funding from Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million that provide direct social services, including food access and hunger programs, can apply for more than US $100,000 to support program, capital, or general operations. Focused on proven, scalable poverty solutions, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation favors large, sustainable organizations, including those serving Rhode Island communities.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Community Funding for Nonprofits from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting health, education, or community programs, including food pantries and meal services, can apply for grants from Labcorp Charitable Foundation. Organizations in Rhode Island addressing food access and hunger, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM education, or preventative health initiatives may be eligible for this national funding opportunity.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth
Rhode Island nonprofits and social enterprises serving urban children in education, health, or family economic stability can access funding through Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for project support or scaling efforts; awards are more than US $50,000. Organizations addressing food access or hunger as part of broader youth poverty work may be eligible if they meet the foundation’s focus and location criteria.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community and Education Grants for Nonprofits from Roche
Rhode Island nonprofits running humanitarian, social, science education, community, environmental, or arts programs can access funding through Roche, supporting high-quality, sustainable development projects. Accredited charities addressing community needs, youth education, disaster relief, or related services that can engage Roche expertise and employees may be eligible, including organizations whose broader work touches food access and hunger.
La Roche, Inc.
Food and Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing food access, hunger relief, or related health and social services in Rhode Island and globally can apply for support from the Semnani Family Foundation. The foundation provides funding for programs that promote health, education, disaster relief, and care for marginalized communities, which may include food security initiatives serving vulnerable populations.
Semnani Family Foundation
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 through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust, with all funds used in the U.S. Organizations addressing food access and hunger as part of broader community welfare efforts may be competitive if they meet federal and, where applicable, California tax-exempt requirements.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Social Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those addressing poverty, disability, or humanitarian relief, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants. U.S. 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities, including those in Rhode Island with food access or hunger programs, may be eligible if they meet the foundation’s size and mission criteria.
Gupta Family Foundation
Cowles Charitable Trust Community Grants in Rhode Island
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Focused on arts, education, social justice, health, and related community needs, Cowles Charitable Trust invites Rhode Island 501(c)(3) organizations to apply for support. Nonprofits may receive up to US $10,000, including for general operating costs, and food access or hunger programs that fit these priorities may be eligible alongside other mission-aligned efforts.
Cowles Charitable Trust
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 can seek operating or program support, including small capital expenses. With a mission to strengthen access to health and human services, Uw Urania C Sherburne supports efforts that serve underserved residents, which may include food access and hunger relief programs.
Uw Urania C Sherburne
Storytelling and Food Access Funding from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Rhode Island working on wildlife conservation, food and waste management, or related preservation, education, or wellness efforts can use this grant to tell powerful stories about their impact. The Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant supports creating communications that highlight real-world change, which may benefit food access and hunger programs.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Poverty Relief Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations addressing poverty, families, education, health, or related humanitarian needs in the Southern U.S. can seek program support from the Robinson Foundation. Grants from Robinson Foundation help organizations, including those with food access or hunger programs, that serve communities below the Mason-Dixon line and have operated for more than three years.
Robinson Foundation
Rhode Island Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events can access funding through Insperity, which offers both philanthropic grants and event sponsorships. Eligible organizations must either engage Insperity employees, be Insperity clients, or serve communities where its employees live and work, and may include food access and hunger programs.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Rhode Island Community Services
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 and initiatives. With a mission to empower positive change, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides flexible funding that may benefit nonprofits whose food access or hunger work overlaps these broader focus areas.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island working on community programs, education, arts, health, environment, or social services can apply for grants of US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support their work. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help U.S. nonprofits, including those addressing food access and hunger, where modest funding can make a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Anthony F Cordeiro Foundation Grants for Rhode Island Families
Applications due Dec 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status or fiscal sponsorship that serve children and families with basic needs, health, and related services in Rhode Island can seek funding for programs aligned with this mission. The Anthony F Cordeiro Charitable Foundation offers up to US $5,000, which may support food access alongside other vital resources for families facing challenges.
Anthony F Cordeiro Charitable Foundation Incorporated
Food Security Grants for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations addressing food access and hunger can seek funding from Ameriprise Financial to support food banks, pantries, meal programs, and related services, including in Rhode Island. Programs that also engage Ameriprise volunteers and demonstrate measurable results in meeting basic needs or strengthening community vitality may be especially competitive.
Ameriprise Financial
Rhode Island Agriculture Infrastructure Grants in Rhode Island
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, agricultural producers, processors, and public institutions in Rhode Island can seek funding to expand and modernize food supply chain infrastructure, including processing, aggregation, storage, and distribution. The State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, in partnership with USDA, supports projects that enhance food safety, worker safety, and climate-smart practices across the middle of the food system.
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management - Division of Agriculture
Champlin Foundation Capital Grants in Rhode Island
Applications due Jan 16, 2027
Rhode Island-based nonprofit organizations seeking capital funding for equipment, facilities, or real estate improvements can apply for challenge grants that leverage matching donations. With a mission to strengthen communities, The Champlin Foundation provides support across areas including food access and hunger, healthcare, education, social services, youth services, and more through highly limited, committee-approved challenge opportunities.
The Champlin Foundation
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 initiatives can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation. U.S.-based organizations may be eligible for US $5,000 - US $25,000 to strengthen community programs, which can include efforts that address food access and hunger.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Northeast SARE Support for Farming Communities
Pre proposal due Feb 2, 2027
Nonprofits and community partners working on farming, food systems, or food access in Rhode Island and the broader Northeast can apply for reimbursement-based Farming Community Grants from Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education, with awards of US $50,000 - US $250,000. Projects must use social science research or education to strengthen agricultural communities and benefit farmers through community-grounded, scalable solutions.
Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education
CVS Health Foundation Community Health Grants in Rhode Island
Applications due Apr 3, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations expanding access to health care and addressing factors like nutritious food and stable housing in Rhode Island can apply for CVS Health Foundation’s Hometown Fund. With a mission to strengthen local well-being, the foundation provides general operating support grants around $50,000 for community health and basic needs programs.
CVS Health Foundation
CVS Health Foundation Grants for Rhode Island Health
Applications due Apr 3, 2027
Rhode Island nonprofits working on community health, food access, or housing stability can access funding through the Hometown Fund grant for general operating support. The CVS Health Foundation backs organizations expanding access to health care and addressing social determinants of health, including nutritious food and stable housing, with awards of US $50,000.
CVS Health Foundation
Rhode Island Executive Office of Housing Homelessness Grants for Rhode Island
Applications due Jun 30, 2027
Local governments and nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island can apply for the Consolidated Homeless Fund to support emergency shelter services, operations, renovations, rapid rehousing, and HMIS activities. Administered by the Rhode Island Executive Office of Housing, this program may benefit agencies whose food or basic-needs programs serve people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Rhode Island Executive Office of Housing (EOH)
Community Partnership Grants for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island with strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation's national Community Partnership Award, which honors exemplary collaborations addressing significant social issues. U.S. nonprofits working on food access and hunger as part of broader community initiatives may be especially competitive for this recognition-focused funding opportunity.
Mutual Of America Foundation