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The Grant Program from Ocean State Charities Trust is a grant from the Ocean State Charities Trust that funds Rhode Island nonprofit organizations providing direct community services. The program accepts applications twice annually: Cycle One from February 1 through March 1, and Cycle Two from August 1 through September 1. Awards are up to $20,000.
Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations based in Rhode Island that can provide an independent audit, review, compilation, or IRS Form 990 from the prior fiscal year. Applications are submitted online only, and no late applications are accepted under any circumstances.
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Apply - Ocean State Charities Trust Please answer a few questions to see if you qualify for a grant from Ocean State Charities Trust. If you qualify, you will be redirected to our online application website where you can create an account and submit your application online. If you’ve applied for a OSCT grant in the past, please visit our online application website and log into your account.
Please note that along with the agency budget, you may upload either an audit, review, compilation or 990 in the same section. You do NOT need to email these items separately unless the file size is too large to upload. In that case, please send your file(s) to office@osct.
org. Online applications will be accepted for Cycle One from February 1st through March 1st . Cycle Two applications will be accepted from August 1st through September 1st .
If you miss the deadline you must wait until the next cycle opens — NO EXCEPTIONS MADE. OSCT will be able to verify your organization’s 501(c)(3) status online. If we cannot validate your status, we will ask for a copy of your determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service, including your Employer Identification Number (EIN).
Your organization’s audit report, review, compilation or 990 for the past fiscal year – or the most recent year available — may be uploaded in the agency budget section of the application. Please note that these items must be completed by an outside independent accounting agency or Certified Public Accountant (CPA). You will be notified via email if your application is missing any information.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations based in Rhode Island that can provide an independent audit, review, compilation, or IRS Form 990 from the prior fiscal year. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $20,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Grant Program are due September 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Grant Program is funded by Ocean State Charities Trust. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Rhode Island. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.