Applications are now being accepted for Newport County Fund Grants.
Donor Name: Rhode Island Foundation
State: Rhode Island
County: Newport County (RI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/28/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Program Focus and Priorities
The following are among areas where grants may be awarded:
- Project development support for new programs
- Strengthening and/or expanding established community programs and services
- Community or municipal planning and/or leadership
- Policy or advocacy efforts on behalf of community concerns.
Funding Information
Grants range from $1,000 to $10,000.
Eligibility
- Nonprofit, 501(c) organizations
- Municipal departments located and operating in Newport County
- Organizations that provide services or programs in Newport County.
Successful applications will demonstrate
- Alignment with the intent of the Newport County Fund grant program to serve one or more of the communities in Newport County
- Focus on a significant problem or opportunity in the county
- Strategic partnerships or collaboration
- Proven or innovative in approach
- Capacity and leadership to complete the proposed work
- Measurable results
- A plan for long-term sustainability of the program or project.
Ineligibility
The Newport County Fund does not fund individuals or scholarships, performances, capital or endowment efforts, medical research, debt reduction, fundraising events, or campaigns to elect candidates to public office. Grants may support faith-based organizations for secular programs or projects.
For more information, visit RIF.
