Creag Foundation Support for Innovative Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem–solving programs in Rhode Island may be eligible for funding to develop or expand their work. Grants from Creag Foundation help organizations that are testing new approaches to social issues, which can include immigrant and refugee services or rights-focused initiatives. Note: applications are by invitation; submit an LOI first.
Creag Foundation
Rhode Island Youth Services Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare in Rhode Island and beyond can seek up to US $15,000 for direct-service programs. The Dan Paul Foundation funds initiatives such as child advocacy, refugee enrichment, homelessness and poverty services, clean air and water education, and early childhood development, which may benefit immigration-focused organizations.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Grants for Scalable Solutions
Early-stage nonprofit and impact-first, mission-driven for-profit organizations developing scalable social or environmental solutions can apply for up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, including those serving immigrants and refugees in Rhode Island. With a mission to nurture high-impact social enterprises, the foundation provides multi-year capital plus intensive capacity-building and community support.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Rhode Island Tech-Enabled Impact Funding via Cisco
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Rhode Island and beyond can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations serving mostly economically underserved communities, including those supporting immigrants and refugees through workforce, education, or humanitarian services.
Cisco Systems Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in Rhode Island
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Rhode Island offering arts, arts education, or science programs may be eligible for more than US $100,000 to support program, capital, or limited general and endowment needs. The William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes large, U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations engaging youth, nurturing artistic talent, and delivering measurable impact, including STEAM-focused initiatives.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Social Service Funding from Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million that run proven social service programs can apply for Hearst Foundation grants of more than US $100,000. Focus areas include poverty alleviation, economic development, housing, legal aid, reentry, and youth development, which may benefit Rhode Island organizations serving immigrants and refugees. Program, capital, and general support are available.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Community Grants for Nonprofits from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations, including Rhode Island immigration nonprofits, can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants to support health and welfare, education, or community initiatives. Funding may assist programs like healthcare access for underserved immigrants, food pantries, STEM or other education, and services that strengthen local communities and promote healthy lifestyles.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Global Community Programs Funding for Charities from Roche
Rhode Island accredited charities running humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or contemporary arts programs can access funding through Roche for high-quality, sustainable development projects. Organizations serving immigrants or refugees may be eligible if their work fits these focus areas and allows collaboration with Roche affiliates, local authorities, and partners in the same country where programs operate.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian and Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing health, humanitarian aid, or social services can seek grants supporting marginalized communities, including work in the U.S. that may benefit immigrants and refugees in Rhode Island. Semnani Family Foundation funds programs in areas like healthcare access, disaster relief, child welfare, women’s services, and literacy across multiple countries and the U.S.
Semnani Family Foundation
Rhode Island Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in charitable, educational, scientific, or medical fields can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for programs carried out in the U.S. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under federal law and, when applicable, California law, making immigration-focused service and rights groups potential applicants.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community development, basic needs, workforce education, or cultural initiatives can apply for regional sponsorship funding. Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides U.S. organizations with sponsorships that strengthen economic mobility and social progress; immigration-focused nonprofits may be eligible when serving low- and moderate-income communities.
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 qualifying foreign NGOs helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants, supporting social and humanitarian services. Rhode Island immigrant and refugee service nonprofits may be eligible if they meet the revenue, mission alignment, and geographic operation criteria.
Gupta Family Foundation
Cowles Charitable Trust Social Justice Grants in Rhode Island
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on social justice, education, health, or the arts in Rhode Island can apply for Cowles Charitable Trust support, with awards up to US $10,000 for programs or general operating costs. Immigration and refugee-serving nonprofits whose work advances these priorities may be competitive, especially with diverse funding support.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Hansen Family Foundation Grants for Rhode Island Programs
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding through Hansen Family Foundation for programs serving children, education, humanitarian needs, animals, the environment, and arts and culture. U.S.-based organizations with budgets under $1 million and overhead under 25% may receive US $1,000 - US $10,000, including those providing immigrant or refugee services within these areas.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) immigration nonprofits and aligned for-profits seeking to share their impact stories can apply for the Storytelling Grant, which supports communications and storytelling projects, with awards of more than US $50,000. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds organizations working in preservation, education, or wellness, including environmental conservation, mental health, and early childhood education.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Humanitarian and Family Services Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in the Southern U.S. can seek support for humanitarian, family, education, poverty relief, and related programs that create tangible impact. Grants from Robinson Foundation help groups that have operated for more than three years and receive single-year funding; immigration-focused nonprofits may be eligible if they meet these criteria.
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 apply for grants or event sponsorships, including immigration-focused programs. Insperity provides Rhode Island community organizations with philanthropic contributions and sponsorships when they engage Insperity employees, are Insperity clients, or serve communities where Insperity employees live and work.
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 operations. With a mission to uplift diverse causes, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides funding that immigration-focused nonprofits may leverage when their work aligns with these broader issue areas.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving vulnerable families and children can apply for TJX Foundation support for basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety, if located within 15 miles of a TJX site. Immigration-focused organizations may be eligible if their programs match these priorities and other guidelines.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Community Services
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries can seek unrestricted program or operating support for environmental and human services work, including community services that may benefit immigrants and refugees in Rhode Island. Focused on broad social and environmental causes, the Lawrence Foundation typically awards US $5,000 - US $10,000 grants worldwide.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community-based programs, facilities, and services. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help U.S. organizations fund cultural, educational, environmental, health, and social service initiatives, and immigration-focused nonprofits may be eligible if their work fits these priorities.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus 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 or cultural initiatives, or environmental projects can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Immigration-focused organizations working within these areas may be eligible during the annual October–March grant cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Arts Project Funding from Rhode Island State Council on the Arts
Applications due Apr 2, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored groups in Rhode Island can receive up to US $6,000 to support discrete arts and culture projects that engage local communities. With a mission to strengthen statewide cultural life, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts prioritizes projects serving historically or continuously marginalized residents, which may include immigrant and refugee communities.
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in Rhode Island
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island improving community quality of life can seek project, operating, or capital support for programs in economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief. With a mission to strengthen underserved communities, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides funding to U.S.-based 501(c)(3) charities where O’Reilly Auto Parts has a business presence, which may include immigration-focused nonprofits.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth and families with education, housing, food security, or environmental programs in Rhode Island and beyond can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000 for impactful community projects. Immigration-focused nonprofits working with underserved youth may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Community Partnership Funding for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
U.S. nonprofit organizations leading strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award to recognize and support collaborative solutions to significant social issues. Rhode Island groups serving immigrants and refugees through cross-sector partnerships may be eligible if their work measurably improves lives and offers a model for other communities.
Mutual Of America Foundation