General Grant Awards (twice-yearly)
Who can apply: Must be a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (not a private foundation or individual), in operation for at least two consecutive years, legally located and actively engaged in charitable activities in Rhode Island. Organizations that have received funding must wait 18 months before reapplying. The Trust will not fund endowments, loans, grants to reduce prior-year deficits, re-distribution to other charities, regular operating expenses, or personnel costs. Applicants must upload most recent audit/review/compilation or Form 990 (completed by independent accounting agency/CPA, no more than 18 months old).
Deadline: Two annual application cycles: Cycle One (for May funding) accepted February 1 through March 1; Cycle Two (for November funding) accepted August 1 through September 1. Applications received after the posted cycle close will be considered in the next cycle.