Science Education Grants for Nonprofits from Amgen Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and eligible public institutions in Rhode Island can apply for Amgen Foundation support to strengthen science education and community programs. Amgen Foundation provides Rhode Island STEM and community services groups with funding for scalable, replicable initiatives, especially those using educational technology and hands-on science, with most grants made by invitation and limited unsolicited reviews each March and September.
The Amgen Foundation Inc
Amica Companies Foundation Support for Rhode Island Communities
Focused on community well-being, Amica Companies Foundation invites Rhode Island 501(c)(3) organizations to seek funding for programs that build economic independence and strong communities. Eligible projects include basic needs, community development, education, health, arts and culture, and civic affairs, which may benefit organizations engaged in international development-related work locally.
Amica Companies Foundation
Rhode Island Youth Programs Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare can seek funding for programs in Rhode Island and worldwide. The Dan Paul Foundation supports child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, environmental education, and related youth initiatives, offering grants up to US $15,000 per calendar year.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Rhode Island Global Development Funding via Cisco Systems Foundation
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology to advance crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, including work reaching Rhode Island. Awards up to US $100,000 support innovative, early-stage programs serving predominantly economically underserved communities, with a focus on scalable, tech-enabled international development solutions.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Development Grants from State Farm
Focused on safety, education, and community development, State Farm Companies Foundation invites U.S. educational institutions, government programs, and eligible nonprofits to seek support for related initiatives. Rhode Island organizations working on community safety, affordable housing, economic empowerment, education, or disaster preparedness and recovery may be eligible under the Good Neighbor Citizenship company grants program.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in Rhode Island
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Rhode Island offering arts, arts education, or science-related programs can seek more than US $100,000 to support program, capital, or limited general and endowment needs. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes large, well-established U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations engaging youth, nurturing artistic talent, and delivering measurable impact at scale.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Education Grants for Nonprofits from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in health, education, or community services, including those in Rhode Island, can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants to support equitable care and education. Funding may assist food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM programs, and healthy lifestyle initiatives, which can include international development-related efforts.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Rhode Island international development organizations working on education, health, or family economic stability for urban low-income children and youth can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation; awards are more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Eligible applicants must meet the foundation’s focus areas and operate in the U.S., India, or South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community and Education Funding from Amgen Foundation
Nonprofit and governmental organizations running humanitarian, social, education, or community programs in Rhode Island or nationwide U.S. can seek support for charitable initiatives; awards are for non-healthcare donations and sponsorships. With a mission to strengthen communities, Amgen Foundation provides eligible organizations with funding for charitable programs and fundraising events.
The Amgen Foundation Inc
Humanitarian and Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, or disaster relief can seek support for marginalized communities worldwide, including Rhode Island-based groups with international programs. Semnani Family Foundation provides funding for initiatives such as healthcare access, women and children’s health, disaster relief, literacy, and social services in countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the U.S.
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, as long as funds are used in the U.S. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under federal law and, when applicable, California law, and demonstrate broad, material impact on their target populations.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Global Aid
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s grants; awards US $5,000 - US $250,000 for humanitarian, poverty alleviation, disability, and disaster relief work. U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities, including those in Rhode Island working on international development, may be eligible if their revenues are $300,000 to $3,000,000.
Gupta Family Foundation
Rhode Island Marine Safety Funding via Bonnell Cove Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofits with well-defined projects to improve marine safety or ocean environments can apply for Bonnell Cove Foundation support, with awards up to US $10,000. Grants from Bonnell Cove Foundation help organizations across North America, including Rhode Island, fund specific initiatives in safety at sea, marine conservation, and responsible recreational boating.
Bonnell Cove Foundation
Cowles Charitable Trust Education Grants in Rhode Island
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for education, social justice, health, arts, or ethical journalism can apply for funding from Cowles Charitable Trust, with awards up to US $10,000. Focused on these mission areas, the trust may support internationally oriented programs and welcomes requests for general operating support from well-supported organizations.
Cowles Charitable Trust
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 multi-year general operating support from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, with awards ranging from US $3,000 - US $40,000. Eligible Rhode Island-based entities must have arts and culture as a central mission and a five-year history of public programming.
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts
Hansen Family Foundation Grants for Rhode Island Programs
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofits with budgets under $1 million can access funding for children, education, humanitarian aid, and related programs that support life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Hansen Family Foundation offers US $1,000 - US $10,000 to U.S.-based organizations, including those working on international development and basic human needs abroad.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Wildlife conservation 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Rhode Island seeking to share their impact stories can apply for the Storytelling Grant, which offers more than US $50,000 to support mission-driven storytelling projects. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds organizations working in areas like environmental conservation, education, wellness, and preservation across the U.S., including Rhode Island-based international development efforts.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Rockland Trust Community Development Grants in Rhode Island
Applications due Oct 11, 2026
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) public charities serving primarily low-to-moderate income residents can obtain funding for affordable housing, youth development, financial education, and small business support programs. Grants from Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation help organizations provide shelter, prevent homelessness, expand educational and mentoring programs, build workforce skills, and deliver financial literacy services that may benefit internationally focused community development efforts.
Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation
Community Relief Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in the Southern U.S. can seek funding for programs addressing poverty relief, education, health care, disaster relief, families, veterans, animal welfare, or conservation. Grants from Robinson Foundation help mission-driven groups create tangible, meaningful impact; Rhode Island organizations with relevant Southern-region initiatives may be eligible.
Robinson Foundation
Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near Rhode Island working on basic needs, youth education, workforce readiness, or domestic violence services can apply for The TJX Foundation’s grants; awards support programmatic work, not general operations. Eligible groups must be within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office and meet TJX’s mission and nondiscrimination requirements.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Global Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries can seek unrestricted funding for environmental, human services, disaster relief, and other programs, including work with an international focus. Focused on broad community and environmental impact, Lawrence Foundation invites Rhode Island organizations to request US $5,000 - US $10,000 in program or operating support.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Vitality Grants for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on basic needs, community development, or volunteer-driven causes in Rhode Island and across the U.S. may be eligible for Ameriprise Financial support. Focus areas include hunger relief, shelter and supportive housing, financial literacy, workforce readiness, arts education, and community revitalization, with priority for sites engaging Ameriprise volunteers or located near key employee centers.
Ameriprise Financial
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 produce discrete arts and culture projects that engage local communities. With a mission to strengthen statewide cultural life, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts supports festivals, performances, exhibitions, classes, and related marketing and accessibility efforts; programs serving historically marginalized communities are especially encouraged.
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Impact Grants
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on community benefit, including those in Rhode Island, can seek project, operating, or capital support for programs serving underserved individuals and families. With a mission to improve quality of life, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief in communities where it 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, family services, food security, 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 youth and their families, including international development components, may be competitive.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Community Partnership Funding for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
U.S. nonprofit organizations with strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award to recognize exemplary collaborative leadership. Rhode Island nonprofits working on international development or other significant social issues through cross-sector partnerships may be eligible for one of six annual awards honoring measurable community impact and scalable models.
Mutual Of America Foundation