Basic Human Needs Grants support community agencies that provide emergency assistance to Rhode Islanders most in need.
Donor Name: Rhode Island Foundation
State: Rhode Island
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/23/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Goals
Grants are awarded to community-based programs that provide direct assistance, such as:
- Food (food pantries, soup kitchens)
- Clothing
- Housing/rental assistance
- Prescription assistance
- Utilities assistance
- Transportation assistance (bus passes, auto repairs)
- Child care assistance for homeless families
- Toiletries
Funding Information
Grants are for up to $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organizations located in the state of Rhode Island
- Basic Human Needs grants 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
Ineligibility
The program does not support:
- Individuals
- Out-of-state agencies
- Distribution of products or services to other nonprofits.
For more information, visit RIF.
