These foundations have a track record of funding arts & culture work in Rhode Island, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
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Open nowCloses in 4 days (Nov 10, 2026)Award: $1K – $20K
Who can apply: Applicants must be IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations located within the United States. Requests must not exceed $20,000 or one-quarter of the organization's average income over the past three years. The Foundation cannot make grants to individuals. Applicants must submit organizational information, nonprofit-status information, a letter of request, the most recent Form 990, a program budget when applying for program support, and an IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter confirming tax-exempt and not-a-private-foundation status.
American Indian self-sufficiencyNative American entrepreneurshipNative American education+6 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations qualifying as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and in good standing with the IRS. Applications must include proof of 501(c)(3) status, the organization EIN, and IRS exemption documentation. Proposals must fall within the Foundation's charter mandate and support specifically identified projects serving Native Americans. Grants are not provided to individuals, and general operating expenses are not eligible. Governmental units need not submit tax-exempt documentation. Grant recipients must provide follow-up reports and return funds not used for the approved purpose.
Public humanitiesHumanities research and practiceCommunity engagement+5 more
Who can apply: Applicants may include universities and affiliated centers, art institutions, cultural and community organizations, public humanities organizations, museums, libraries, archives, and independent scholars whose initiatives engage community collaborators and audiences meaningfully. Events must demonstrate humanities research and practice in accessible ways, be held during April 17–May 1, 2027, be free to attend, be representative and inclusive, consider accessibility, and address diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in programming, speakers, venues, and platforms. Academic lectures and symposia are not eligible. Grants are intended for concrete event costs and cannot cover indirect costs or overhead.
Free outdoor music festivalsLive music and performanceArts access+4 more
Who can apply: Applicant must be a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; organizations without 501(c)(3) status may apply with a fiscal sponsor. The festival must take place outdoors in a public space, be free to the public without reserved tickets, required donations, pre-registration, pay-what-you-can entry, or required RSVPs, have a theme or programmatic focus, include live music and performance as a significant component, feature professional musicians who are compensated, and run for at least four hours on one day, multiple consecutive days, or two consecutive weekends. Seasonal and long-running events, as well as standalone performances and concert series, are ineligible.
Who can apply: Applicants must be qualified federal tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations as defined by the Internal Revenue Service Code. Grants are generally restricted to community-based organizations serving Rhode Island residents. The Foundation generally does not support capital campaigns, building restorations, or operating expenses. Organizations should submit only one application per year.
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