The Bliss, Gross, Horowitz Fund has established at the Rhode Island Foundation to support charitable Jewish community organizations located in and serving the greater Providence area.
Donor Name: Rhode Island Foundation
State: Rhode Island
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/09/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Priorities and Goals
- Proposals for the Bliss, Gross, Horowitz Fund 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.
- Additionally, successful applications will demonstrate the following:
- Clearly stated goals, objectives, and measurable outcomes.
- Capacity and leadership to complete the proposed work.
- A plan for long-term sustainability of the program or project.
- Organization must be located in and serving the greater Providence area.
Funding Information
Grants from the Bliss, Gross, Horowitz Fund range from $5,000 to $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organizations and municipal departments located or delivering services in the state of Rhode Island.They also recognize there are entities and efforts without a 501(c)(3) IRS designation that align with this funding opportunity. Given that, they will also consider grant applications from groups using a fiscal sponsor with a 501(c)(3) IRS designation.
- The Bliss, Gross, Horowitz 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.
