Costco Foundation Grants for Rhode Island Youth
Focused on children, education, and health, 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Rhode Island can seek program funding that supports youth and human services. The Costco Foundation considers monetary requests for community-based initiatives with measurable outcomes, broad financial support, and strong collaboration, which may include museum programs serving children and families where Costco does business.
Costco Foundation
Rhode Island Youth Programs Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare in Rhode Island and beyond can seek funding for direct-service programs, workshops, scholarships, and enrichment initiatives. The Dan Paul Foundation offers grants up to US $15,000, which may benefit museums with youth-focused education, advocacy, environmental, or social responsibility programming.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Innovation
With a mission to back scalable social impact, early-stage nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations in Rhode Island and beyond can receive up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation for bold solutions serving underserved communities. Funding includes multi-year capital plus intensive capacity-building support for ventures addressing major social or environmental challenges.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Rhode Island Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding via Cisco Systems Foundation
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Rhode Island and worldwide can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations serving predominantly economically underserved communities pilot or scale innovative, tech-enabled solutions that address critical social challenges.
Cisco Systems Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in Rhode Island
Museums and cultural nonprofits in Rhode Island offering impactful arts, culture, or science programming for broad audiences may be eligible for culture grants supporting program, capital, or limited general and endowment needs. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes institutions engaging young people, nurturing artistic talent, and advancing STEAM-focused education across the U.S.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Education Grants for Nonprofits from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations, including Rhode Island museums with health, education, or community programs, can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants to support healthcare access, STEM education, food pantries, and community welfare. Funding may benefit museums offering health education exhibits, community outreach, or programs serving underserved populations.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Rhode Island museums and cultural organizations serving urban low-income children and youth through education or health programming can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for project support or scaling efforts. Grants of more than US $50,000 are available to eligible U.S. entities whose work benefits children in poverty and aligns with the foundation’s values.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Museum and Cultural Project Funding via Roche
Rhode Island museums and accredited cultural charities can access funding through Roche for innovative, high-quality projects in arts and culture, science and education, community development, or humanitarian and social services. Eligible projects should promote sustainable development, allow use of Roche’s expertise, engage employees, and be managed locally through a Roche affiliate in the same country.
La Roche, Inc.
Rhode Island Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical work can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust. Eligible nonprofits must use awarded funds within the U.S. and be tax-exempt under federal law, with museum-related organizations fitting if they meet these criteria.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek sponsorship support for community programs that advance economic mobility, basic needs, housing, workforce development, and cultural or environmental initiatives. Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides regional U.S. sponsorships that may benefit museums and cultural institutions through arts and culture, community development, and diversity and inclusion programming.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Human Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including museums in Rhode Island with relevant social or educational programs, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s grants; awards US $5,000 - US $250,000 for focused interventions and humanitarian aid. Eligible applicants are typically 501(c)(3) entities or qualifying foreign organizations operating in select countries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Rhode Island Marine Projects Funding via Bonnell Cove Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Rhode Island 501(c)(3) nonprofits with marine safety or ocean-environment projects can apply for Bonnell Cove Foundation support, with awards up to US $10,000 for specific, well-defined needs. North American museums and educational organizations focused on sea safety, marine conservation, or boating-related environmental programs may benefit, especially those with modest operating budgets.
Bonnell Cove Foundation
Cowles Charitable Trust Arts Grants in Rhode Island
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Focused on arts and culture, Cowles Charitable Trust invites Rhode Island 501(c)(3) organizations to request support for arts, education, social justice, health, or ethical journalism programs. Museums and cultural institutions may be eligible for up to US $10,000, including general operating support, especially if they have a broad base of other funders.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Hansen Family Foundation Grants for Rhode Island Museums
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Rhode Island museums and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support programs in arts and culture, education, children’s services, humanitarian work, animals, and the environment. Hansen Family Foundation considers U.S.-based organizations worldwide, with a preference for communities in Virginia and Arizona and budgets under $1 million.
Hansen Family Foundation
USDA Rural Development Support for Rhode Island
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and Federally Recognized Tribes in rural Rhode Island can apply for USDA Rural Development’s Community Facilities funding to develop essential community facilities. Support can cover constructing or improving museums and other educational, public safety, health, and community facilities, as well as purchasing equipment and related project expenses in communities under 20,000 residents.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Washington Trust Charitable Foundation Museum Grants in Rhode Island
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Washington museums and cultural 501(c)(3) organizations in Rhode Island can seek funding for capital projects, facilities, or specific programs. Washington Trust Charitable Foundation provides Rhode Island museums and cultural institutions with support as part of its broader charitable giving, which also includes areas like affordable housing, economic development, youth and family services, health, education, and environmental conservation.
Washington Trust Charitable Foundation
Rhode Island State Council Cultural Facility Grants
Applications due Oct 2, 2026
Rhode Island museums, historic sites, and cultural arts facilities planning capital projects can access funding through the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, with awards up to US $500,000. This matching grant program supports preservation, renovation, new construction, and other cultural facility improvements that strengthen local economies and communities statewide.
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts
Community Hardship Relief Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Museums and other 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in the Southern U.S. can seek funding for programs addressing poverty, education, families, disaster relief, or related hardships. Grants from Robinson Foundation help eligible charities with at least three years of activity create tangible, meaningful impact; Rhode Island museums may qualify if they serve areas below the Mason-Dixon line.
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 apply once per year.
Insperity
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, including those serving Rhode Island, can seek project or program support through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. With a mission to foster positive change, the foundation provides flexible funding to charitable groups addressing people, the environment, and our changing world.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Community Services
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Rhode Island museums and related 501(c)(3) organizations can seek unrestricted support for community services or environmental programs through the Lawrence Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Focused on environment and human services, the foundation funds both program and general operating requests from eligible nonprofits, public schools, and libraries.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Support for Rhode Island Museums
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Museums and cultural nonprofits in Rhode Island can seek funding for exhibitions, programs, and related community activities, with awards of US $1,000 - US $20,000. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help U.S.-based organizations, including museums, cultural institutions, and community programs, cover project or program needs where modest funding can have a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Champlin Foundation Museum Grants in Rhode Island
Applications due Jan 16, 2027
Rhode Island-based nonprofit museums and cultural institutions seeking capital support for equipment, facilities, or real estate projects can apply for challenge grants that leverage matching donations. With a mission to strengthen community assets, The Champlin Foundation provides limited challenge funding for capital projects across its focus areas, including museums, historic preservation, libraries, arts, and culture.
The Champlin Foundation
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 programs, or environmental initiatives can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Museums and cultural institutions may be eligible if they meet the foundation’s focus areas and U.S.-based funding priorities.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Impact Grants
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Rhode Island museums and other U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving community quality of life can seek project, operating, or capital support for programs serving underserved and underrepresented people. With a mission to strengthen community well-being, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation focuses on economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief in communities where it has a business presence.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Community Partnership Funding for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island with strong, replicable community partnerships addressing significant social issues can apply for the Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award. This U.S.-wide competition honors collaborations among public, private, and social sector partners, with six organizations selected annually for recognition that can elevate museum and cultural initiatives.
Mutual Of America Foundation