These foundations have a track record of funding human services 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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Live programs funding human services in Rhode Island that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Open nowCloses in 18 days (Aug 31, 2026)Award: $2K – $6K
Early EducationHuman ServicesSpecial Needs and Disabilities+1 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and based in Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Georgia, South Carolina, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania. Preference is given to small organizations and newer organizations approaching a breakthrough moment. Organizations with annual operating budgets over $3 million are seldom funded. Organizations that have received Ramlose Foundation funding for three consecutive years are not eligible to apply in 2026.
Early EducationHuman ServicesSpecial Needs and Disabilities+1 more
Who can apply: Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Georgia, South Carolina, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania. Organizations with an annual operating budget over $3 million are rarely funded. Organizations that have received Ramlose Foundation funding for three consecutive years are not eligible to apply in 2026.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations whose work aligns with the foundation's mission, legacy grant focus areas, and other restrictions/deadlines. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz before receiving access to the application form and submission instructions.
EducationHuman Services Organizations and Youth ProgramsCultural and Historic Activities+4 more
Who can apply: Applicant organizations must be classified as 501(c)(3) by the IRS and operate within the continental United States. The Foundation does not consider requests for individuals, organizations that unfairly discriminate on the basis of sex, age, or religion, requests to influence legislation or elect public officials, church or church projects, loans, debt retirement, endowment funds, court action, or previously denied proposals. The Foundation generally considers only one request per organization per year and prefers special projects.
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