The Rhode Island Foundation is seeking applications for the Bliss, Gross, Horowitz Fund to support charitable Jewish community organizations located in and serving the greater Providence area.
Donor Name: Rhode Island Foundation
State: Rhode Island and Massachusetts
City: New Bedford, Fall River, Warwick, Pawtucket and Cranston
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/21/2023
Size of the Grant: $5,000 to $10,000
Details:
Funding Information
Generally, grants for this program will range from $5,000 to $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Proposals from eligible organizations should meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Projects that seek to develop connections between the Jewish community and all Rhode Islanders, including community service projects led by Jewish organizations;
- Projects that seek to deepen understanding of Jewish life and culture through scholarship and historic preservation;
- Projects that provide basic human needs such as food, clothing, housing or prescription assistance; and
- Projects that support the organizational development of Jewish institutions, including strategic planning, board development and program evaluation. A scope of work must accompany all capacity building requests.
Projects must be non-sectarian in nature and designed to reach beyond an institution’s core constituency. Capital requests will not be considered.
The Foundation will use the following criteria in making funding decisions:
- Proposal has clearly stated goals, objectives, and measurable outcomes;
- Organization has the capacity to implement the proposal;
- Proposal outlines a clear sustainability plan; and
- Organization must be located in and serving the greater Providence area.
For more information, visit Rhode Island Foundation.
