The Rhode Island Foundation stewards a collection of funds of various sizes that generous donors have established to serve the Newport County community.
Donor Name: Rhode Island Foundation
State: Rhode Island
County: Newport County (RI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/26/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Grants are awarded where a relatively small amount of money can be of strategic assistance to eligible organizations.
Priorities and Goals
- The following are among the priorities for this program:
- 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
- Additionally, successful applications will demonstrate the following:
- 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.
Funding Information
Grants from the Newport County Fund range from $1,000 to $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organizations and municipal departments located or delivering services in Newport County, though organizations that provide services or programs in Newport County, but are located outside of the County, are also eligible.
- They also recognize there are entities and efforts without a 501(c)(3) IRS designation that align with this funding opportunity. Given that, the will also consider grant applications from groups using a fiscal sponsor with a 501(c)(3) IRS designation.
- Newport County Fund awards do not fund individuals, scholarships, capital or endowment efforts, 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 Rhode Island Foundation.
