Deadline: 11-Apr-25
The Rhode Island Foundation’s Basic Human Needs Grants Program support community agencies that provide emergency assistance to Rhode Islanders most in need.
Focus
- 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 of up to $5,000 are awarded to community-based programs.
Eligibility Criteria
- Basic Human Needs Grants support the launch of a new program or support of an established program. For established programs, the Basic Human Needs grant funding cannot be the only source of funding.
- Organizations can receive one Basic Human Needs grant per year.
- Please note that Basic Human Needs grant funding will prioritize volunteer-based organizations that have minimal operational budgets.
- Site visits may be conducted.
Ineligibility Criteria
- The program does not support:
- Individuals
- Out-of-state agencies
- Distribution of products or services to other nonprofits
For more information, visit Rhode Island Foundation.