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 farmworker families or rural youth. Focused on community impact, the Costco Foundation considers demonstrated local need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and diversified financial support when reviewing applications from organizations in communities where it does business.
Costco Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Scalable Solutions
With a mission to back innovative social impact, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides Rhode Island early-stage social enterprises with up to US $300,000 for scalable solutions benefiting underserved communities. Farming and food-system ventures that are post-pilot, impact-focused, and positioned to grow significantly may be competitive applicants.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in Rhode Island
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Rhode Island offering arts or science programming for broad U.S. audiences can seek more than US $100,000 to support programs, capital projects, or limited general support. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes arts education, artist development, and STEAM-focused science initiatives that demonstrate measurable, lasting impact and organizational sustainability.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Social Service Funding from Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million can seek Hearst Foundation support for proven social service programs, capital needs, or general operations. Rhode Island organizations addressing poverty, economic development, housing, food access, job training, legal aid, reentry, or youth development may be eligible for grants of more than US $100,000, especially for scalable, direct services.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth
Rhode Island organizations and social enterprises serving urban low-income children and youth in education, health, or family economic stability can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation; awards are more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Eligible entities include nonprofits, schools, governments, and other mission-aligned organizations working in the U.S., India, or South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community Development Grants for Charities from Roche
Rhode Island accredited charities running humanitarian, educational, environmental, or arts programs can access funding through Roche for innovative, sustainable development projects. Eligible projects should allow use of Roche’s expertise and logistics, engage employees, and involve early collaboration with local authorities and partners; local Roche affiliates manage country-specific giving within this global framework.
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, with all funds used in the U.S. Organizations serving farmers or rural communities may be eligible if they meet IRS and, where applicable, California tax-exempt requirements.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Development
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofits running community development, basic needs, workforce, arts, or environmental programs can seek sponsorship support through Bank of America Charitable Foundation. The program funds initiatives that preserve neighborhoods, address hunger and shelter, build job readiness, and promote diversity and inclusion, which may benefit organizations serving local farm and food systems.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Social Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian 501(c)(3) organizations and comparable nonprofits working on poverty, disability services, disaster relief, or human and social services can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants. Smaller organizations in Rhode Island may be eligible if they meet the revenue range and international operating criteria.
Gupta Family Foundation
Cowles Charitable Trust Education Grants in Rhode Island
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Focused on education and related community programs, Cowles Charitable Trust invites Rhode Island 501(c)(3) organizations to request funding, including support for general operating costs. Grants up to US $10,000 may benefit groups whose farming or rural initiatives intersect with education, social justice, health, the arts, ethical journalism, or climate and medical research.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Hansen Family Foundation Grants for Sustainability
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Rhode Island farming and agricultural nonprofits pursuing sustainability, environmental protection, animal welfare, or education can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support their work. Rhode Island farms and related 501(c)(3) organizations can access funding through Hansen Family Foundation, which supports children, education, animals, environmental, humanitarian, and arts and culture initiatives worldwide, with a preference for smaller-budget organizations.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling and Conservation Funding from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Wildlife conservation 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Rhode Island and across the U.S. can seek support to tell impactful stories about their work. J.W. Couch Foundation’s Storytelling Grant offers more than US $50,000 to help eligible organizations create media and narratives that highlight conservation outcomes and community impact, which may benefit farm- and land-related conservation efforts.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Community Hardship Relief Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing poverty relief, family and youth services, education, health care, disaster relief, animal welfare, or conservation can apply for Robinson Foundation support; awards fund single-year, tangible-impact projects. Grants from Robinson Foundation help Rhode Island and other Southern-region communities address hardships and serve vulnerable populations, but applicants must have operated for more than three years.
Robinson Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Community Services
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Rhode Island and beyond can seek support for their programs and initiatives. With a mission to uplift positive change, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides charitable groups with funding to advance projects that respect people, life, and the environment.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Youth and Family Support 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 education, 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 farm- or food-based 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 seek unrestricted program or operating support that may benefit farming communities. Focused on environment and community services, the Lawrence Foundation offers US $5,000 - US $10,000 grants to U.S.-headquartered organizations, including those supporting sustainable agriculture and rural livelihoods.
Lawrence Foundation
Dairy Farm Modernization Grants from Vermont Agency
Applications due Dec 4, 2026
Dairy farmers and related cooperatives in Rhode Island and other Northeast states can apply for funding to modernize farm operations, improve viability, and reduce climate impacts. Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets offers US $15,000 - US $100,000 for strategic, systems-level projects that may also enhance milk quality, worker conditions, and resilience.
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets
Community Vitality Grants for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes, including those serving Rhode Island, can seek project funding from Ameriprise Financial. Focus areas include hunger relief, shelters and supportive housing, adult self-sufficiency, community development, and cultural enrichment, with priority for programs engaging Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteers.
Ameriprise Financial
Rhode Island Agriculture Infrastructure Grants in Rhode Island
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Agricultural producers, processors, and related nonprofits in Rhode Island can seek funding to expand and modernize middle-of-the-supply-chain food infrastructure, including processing, aggregation, storage, and distribution. The State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management partners with USDA to support projects that improve food safety, worker safety, facility construction or upgrades, and climate-smart equipment for resilient food systems.
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) organizations seeking project support in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural initiatives, or environmental work can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation. Farmers and agricultural nonprofits may be eligible if their programs fit these priorities. Awards range from US $5,000 - US $25,000, with one-year grants and one application per cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Northeast SARE Support for Farming Communities
Pre proposal due Feb 2, 2027
Rhode Island farms, agricultural nonprofits, researchers, and service providers working on farming and food systems can seek reimbursement-based project funding to strengthen community-level agriculture. Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education supports social science research and education across the Northeast, with grants of US $50,000 - US $250,000 for initiatives like marketing, crop and livestock production, aquaculture, and farm-focused climate projects.
Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education
Conservation Funding for Farmers from NRCS
Applications due Mar 20, 2027
Agricultural producers, non-industrial forest owners, Tribes, and other land stewards in Rhode Island can apply for financial and technical assistance to implement conservation practices that improve environmental quality and farm operations. Grants from USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Rhode Island support soil health, water and air quality, wildlife habitat, energy efficiency, and climate-resilient agriculture through multiple EQIP funding pools.
USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Rhode Island
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in Rhode Island
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Rhode Island addressing community quality of life through economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. With a mission to strengthen underserved communities, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides funding in areas like hunger, homelessness, job readiness, health access, and disaster response where it has a business presence.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Farmland Easement Funding for Landowners from NRCS
Applications due Apr 24, 2027
Rhode Island farmers, private landowners, tribes, and eligible entities seeking to keep land in agriculture can apply for agricultural conservation easement support through USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service of Rhode Island. Rhode Island farming operations and land trusts may be eligible to protect cropland, grassland, pastureland, and nonindustrial private forest land while preserving long-term agricultural use.
USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Rhode Island
Rhode Island Wetland Conservation Funding via USDA
Applications due Apr 24, 2027
With a mission to support land and habitat conservation, USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Rhode Island provides Rhode Island farmers and other private landowners with easement funding to protect, restore, and enhance previously degraded wetlands. Eligible owners, including American Indian tribes, can enroll land in permanent, term, or 30-year wetland reserve easements with significant restoration cost coverage.
USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Rhode Island
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with programs for underserved youth, families, food security, or environmental stewardship in Rhode Island can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000 for community-impact projects. Farmers or farm-based nonprofits improving youth education, hunger relief, or community gardens may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Conservation Funding for Producers from NRCS
Applications due Jul 2, 2027
Agricultural producers, landowners, and conservation-focused partners in Rhode Island can apply for conservation assistance grants up to US $10,000,000 to improve soil, water, habitat, and energy efficiency. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service of Rhode Island supports projects addressing energy efficiency, fish and wildlife habitat, plant health, soil erosion, water quality, and water quantity on agricultural and private forest lands.
USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Rhode Island