Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The Rhode Island Foundation is pleased to announce a call for applications to support community agencies that provide emergency assistance to Rhode Islanders most in need.
Grants of up to $5,000 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, Riptiks, auto repairs)
- Child care assistance for homeless families
- Toiletries
Funding Information
- Grants of up to $5,000.
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 cannot be the only source of funding.
- Organizations can receive one Basic Human Needs Grant per calendar year.
- Please note that Basic Human Needs grant funding will prioritize organizations who are not receiving funding through the Food & Housing Security program. Please contact your program officer if you have any questions.
- Site visits may be conducted.
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; grant decisions are usually made within 6-8 weeks.
Ineligible
- The program does not support:
- Individuals
- Out-of-state agencies
- Distribution of products or services to other nonprofits
For more information, visit Basic Human Needs Grants.
