The Rhode Island Foundation is seeking applications for the Program for Animal Welfare.
Donor Name: Rhode Island Foundation
State: Rhode Island
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/11/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Thirteen special funds at the Foundation relate to the humane treatment and protection of animals. These funds collectively enable the Foundation to take a leading role on animal welfare issues. Previously funded programs include statewide humane education efforts and low-cost spay and neuter initiatives.
Goals
- The Program for Animal Welfare funds organizations in Rhode Island working to promote and/or provide humane treatment of animals. The program also supports organizations working more generally on the welfare of animals.
- Grants are for projects or programs that have a positive impact statewide or in individual communities regarding the care, shelter, and maintenance of animals, education about the humane treatment of animals, and/or animal welfare in general.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organizations located or delivering services in the state of Rhode Island.
- They recognize there are entities and efforts without a 501(c)(3) IRS designation that align with this funding opportunity. Given that, will also consider grant applications from groups using a fiscal sponsor with a 501(c)(3) IRS designation.
- Program for Animal Welfare awards do not fund individuals, scholarships, or endowment efforts, fundraising events, or campaigns to elect candidates to public office.
- For this program, the Foundation will consider capital projects.
Grants may support faith-based organizations for secular programs or projects.
For more information, visit RIF.
