1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
Grant Sherburne Fund Grant is sponsored by The Rhode Island Community Foundation. Supports nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island focused on basic human needs such as food, shelter, and healthcare for underserved populations. The fund encourages proposals for operating and program support that align with its mission, and small capital expenses may be included.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “The Rhode Island Community Foundation” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Grant Sherburne Fund Grant Program | GrantExec, a Euna Solutions® company Grant Sherburne Fund Grant Program This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island that address essential needs such as food, shelter, and healthcare for underserved populations. The Grant Sherburne Fund is a philanthropic trust established through the 1888 will of Urania C. Sherburne of Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island.
Named in memory of her father and late husband, the fund was designed to provide lasting benefit to the local community through targeted charitable giving. The Fund is one of many private foundations administered by Bank of America’s Philanthropic Solutions group, specifically under the oversight of its Massachusetts office.
Bank of America’s Philanthropic Solutions serves as trustee and oversees grantmaking to ensure alignment with the fund’s original charitable mission. The primary purpose of the Grant Sherburne Fund is to support nonprofit organizations that serve the basic human needs of underserved populations in Rhode Island. This includes, but is not limited to, providing access to food, shelter, and healthcare services.
The fund's guidelines explicitly prioritize these categories over others, including education, which—despite its broader recognition as a basic human need in contemporary philanthropic contexts—is not considered a funding priority by the trustees. As a result, proposals for educational programs are unlikely to be funded unless they are directly tied to the delivery of essential services.
The scope of funding for this opportunity includes general operating support or program-specific support, provided that such programs are focused on food assistance, shelter services, or healthcare delivery for underserved populations. Capital funding, sponsorships, and endowment campaigns are discouraged and generally not supported, consistent with the broader policies of the Bank of America Massachusetts office.
Similarly, the fund does not entertain letters of inquiry or applications submitted via email, mail, or in person. All applications must be submitted via the online GivingHub platform. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations operating in Rhode Island.
Organizations must demonstrate that their work directly addresses the basic needs of local populations. The fund places a strong emphasis on sustainable, high-impact programs and has a preference for those with measurable outcomes. While public agencies and schools may be eligible in some contexts under other foundations, this fund excludes general operating support for public schools, including charter schools.
Applicants are advised to consult the fund’s detailed guidelines and, if needed, to reach out via the provided contact email for clarification. Applications are due annually by September 1 at 11:59 PM ET. If this date falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the deadline extends to the next business day.
Only one application may be submitted to this fund per year. Applicants should begin the process early to allow time for technical support and system navigation, as technical assistance is not available on weekends. Notification of award decisions typically follows within 3–4 months after the deadline, though no fixed notification timeline is specified for this fund.
Post-award reporting is required within one year of receiving a grant. To initiate an application or to access related documents, organizations should consult the Grant Sherburne Fund detail page on Bank of America’s grantmaking portal. For further assistance or clarification, applicants may contact the Massachusetts grantmaking team at [email protected] , and should reference the fund name in the subject line of any correspondence.
The fund is a recurring annual opportunity, and applicants not selected in one cycle may consider reapplying in subsequent years. Not specified - Not specified General operating or program support for food, shelter, or healthcare. Capital and endowment requests not supported.
Nonprofit organizations serving basic needs (food, shelter, healthcare) in Rhode Island are eligible. Education programs are discouraged. Fiscal sponsorship not mentioned.
Avoid submitting education-focused requests. Focus on food, shelter, and healthcare programs with clear impact. Grant Sherburne Fund (administered by Bank of America) Income Security and Social Services
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows typically $1,000 to $5,000 (larger for special initiatives). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Grant Sherburne Fund Grant is funded by The Rhode Island Community Foundation. 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.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
Past winners and funding trends for this program
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.