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Deadline is June 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM, matching the stored date exactly.
"Grants from the Program for Animal Welfare" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Grants from the Program for Animal Welfare is sponsored by Rhode Island Community Foundation. This program supports humane animal education and treatment in Rhode Island.
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RI Foundation | Grants from the Program for Animal Welfare Grants from the Program for Animal Welfare Grant deadline: June 11, 2026 Thirteen funds at the Foundation relate to the humane treatment and protection of animals. These funds collectively enable the Foundation to take a leading role in animal welfare issues. Previously funded programs include statewide humane education efforts and low-cost spay and neuter initiatives.
Nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organizations located or delivering services in the state of Rhode Island. We also recognize there are entities and efforts without a 501(c)(3) IRS designation that align with this funding opportunity. Given that, we will also consider grant applications from groups using a fiscal sponsor with a 501(c)(3) IRS designation.
Program for Animal Welfare awards do not fund individuals, scholarships, or endowment efforts, fundraising events, or campaigns to elect candidates to public office. For this program, the Foundation will consider capital projects. Grants may support faith-based organizations for secular programs or projects.
Program Priorities and Goals The Program for Animal Welfare funds organizations in Rhode Island working to promote and/or provide humane treatment of animals. The program also supports organizations working more generally on the welfare of animals.
Grants are for projects or programs that have a positive impact statewide or in individual communities regarding the care, shelter, and maintenance of animals, education about the humane treatment of animals, and/or animal welfare in general. The average grant size for this program is $20,000. In 2025, grant awards ranged from $2,500 to $70,000, depending on availability of funds and scope of work.
Please submit a completed application, together with the following, via our online grants portal : Most recent Board-approved organizational budget A list of the current board of directors for the applicant organization IRS 501(c)(3) Tax Determination Letter (not a tax-exempt certificate) Required only if your organization has never applied to the Rhode Island Foundation for funding.
If an organization is serving as the fiscal agent for this project, please submit the IRS 501(c) tax determination letter for the fiscal agent A scope of work (this applies only to organizations requesting funding for consultant services) The deadline to apply for this grant program is Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 3pm. To submit an application, please click here .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations operating in Rhode Island, including groups with fiscal sponsors; supports organizations promoting humane treatment of animals. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows average $20,000; range $2,500–$70,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 11, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Grants from the Program for Animal Welfare is funded by 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.