Davis-Tennon Foundation Grants

Davis-Tennon Foundation Grants is sponsored by Davis-Tennon Foundation. Funds initiatives addressing critical needs within Rhode Island communities, including programs that empower women through education, leadership training, and workforce development.

The Davis-Tennon Foundation’s summer funding cycle officially closed on August 28, 2025. We thank all the organizations who submitted Letters of Intent for consideration. Any submissions received after that date will be reviewed as part of the fall funding cycle, which is now open and will close on November 21, 2025.

We encourage applicants to align their proposals with our mission of meeting basic human needs and strengthening Rhode Island communities.

The Davis-Tennon Foundation accepts Letters of Intent (LOIs) on a quarterly basis to support initiatives aligned with our mission of: * Preventing domestic violence * Supporting student enrichment outside the classroom * Promoting housing stability **Please note:** Funding is not offered on a rolling basis.

All organizations must submit a new LOI for each cycle in which they wish to be considered, regardless of previous submissions or funding history. ## Quarterly LOI Deadlines * **Fall Cycle:** August 28 * **Winter Cycle:** November 21 * **Spring Cycle:** February 21 * **Summer Cycle:** May 21 Organizations selected from the LOI process will be invited to submit a full proposal.

We encourage applicants to align their requests with the Foundation’s core focus areas and clearly demonstrate community impact. For questions on eligibility or the application process, contact us at agarcia@davis-tennonfoundation. org.

Learn more about our funding initiatives Don’t wait, apply for funding now to increase your chances! ## This newsletter is only intended to send you news regarding the Davis-Tennon Foundation. You will have the option to opt-out at any time.

Email: agarcia@davis-tennonfoundation. org The Davis-Tennon Foundation, founded by Viola Davis and Julius Tennon, is committed to driving meaningful change by funding initiatives that address critical needs in Rhode Island. Focused on empowering women, preventing domestic violence, supporting students, and tackling housing challenges, the Foundation works to remove barriers and create lasting opportunities for underserved communities.