Deadline: 11-Feb-21
The Rhode Island Foundation is seeking applications for the Newport County Fund Grants Program.
Program focus and priorities
The following are among areas where grants may be awarded:
- Project development support for new programs.
- Strengthening and/or expanding established community programs and services.
- Community or municipal planning and/or leadership.
- Policy or advocacy efforts on behalf of community concerns.
Funding Information
- Grants from the Newport County Fund range from $1,000 to $10,000.
- Grants are awarded where a relatively small amount of money can be of strategic assistance to eligible organizations.
Successful applications will demonstrate
- Alignment with the intent of the Newport County Fund grant program to serve one or more of the communities in Newport County.
- Focus on a significant problem or opportunity in the county.
- Strategic partnerships or collaboration.
- Proven or innovative in approach.
- Capacity and leadership to complete the proposed work.
- Measurable results.
- A plan for the long-term sustainability of the program or project.
Criteria
- Nonprofit, 501(c) organizations and municipal departments located and operating in Newport County are eligible to apply.
- Organizations that provide services or programs in Newport County also are eligible.
For more information, visit https://rifoundation.org/grant/newport-county-fund-grants