The Catalyst Grant provides funds to innovative initiatives focused on catalyzing change and lasting progress both within and across community priorities.
Donor Name: Rhode Island Foundation
State: Rhode Island
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
The primary goal of the program is to support collaborations that can implement innovative approaches by breaking down barriers that have prevented progress in the past.
The Foundation Funds
- Catalyst Grants will prioritize collaborations across community priorities. Collaborations should include a Rhode Island-based organization as lead that has consistently demonstrated impact within or across priorities and focus areas.
- Collaborations can take on many forms including: multiple organizations working together to achieve common goals or objectives under a formalized structure like a coalition or collective or a lead organization supported by one or more organizations to problem solve or create something new. Examples of partner organizations can include state and local government, and/or academic institutions in addition to nonprofit organizations.
- Additional priority will be given to applications from collaborations led by and/or serving members of historically marginalized communities.
Funding Information
The maximum grant award will be $250,000 per year. Funding can be used to develop new innovative partnerships or support existing collaborations that seek to expand and include additional partners.
Grant Period
Up to three years of funding may be requested.
Eligibility Criteria
The application lead should be a Rhode Island based 501(c)(3)-nonprofit with project management and leadership skills, including experience coordinating and managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Additionally, the organization should have strong board and staff leadership, sound financial health, and evidence of connection with the community served.
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