The Rhode Island Foundation is seeking grant applications to support projects that meet the needs of the LGBTQ communities in Rhode Island.
Donor Name: Rhode Island Foundation
State: Rhode Island
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/13/2023
Size of the Grant: $2,500 and $10,000
Details:
Equity Action project are awarded annually to support:
- Projects that meet the needs of the LGBTQ communities in Rhode Island.
- Board development, strategic planning, program development, nonprofit business development, fundraising, program evaluation, or other activities that build the capacity of organizations that play a vital and unique role in the LGBTQ communities.
Organizations can receive one project or capacity building grant award from this program per year.
Funding Information
- Funding requests should be between $2,500 and $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- All agencies and associations proposing to serve the needs of Rhode Island’s LGBTQ communities are encouraged to apply, whether or not the agency is LGBTQ-focused. They strongly encourage applications from all-volunteer and grassroots organizations, and we acknowledge that many may not have grant writing experience.
- Equity Action funds a variety of initiatives including, but not limited to:
- All applicants must:
- Have a board-approved policy regarding staff (volunteer or paid) employment, the election of a governing board, and provision of services that mandates non-discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or national origin.
- Be incorporated as 501(c) nonprofit organizations or be sponsored by an umbrella 501(c) organization. Units of local or state government are also eligible grant recipients. Groups that have not yet applied for or received a determination of their nonprofit status may work through a fiscal sponsor.
For more information, visit Rhode Island Foundation.
