1829 Legacy Fund Grants

Grants support human services and healthcare, with a focus on the homeless; education and youth; arts and culture; and responsible and ethical journalism.

Program Details

Rhode Island Foundation is a funding organization that offers the 1829 Legacy Fund Grants grant program to support arts and cultural programs, health and wellness programs, and social services. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Rhode Island Foundation through Rhode Island Foundation. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs, health and wellness programs, and social services should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Rhode Island Foundation or on Rhode Island Foundation before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

This is a rolling or open-cycle opportunity with no fixed application deadline. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports arts and cultural programs, health and wellness programs, and social services. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 621, 622. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Rhode Island Foundation. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Programs related to healthcare

Categories

Arts Culture · Health · Social Services