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Two cycles annually: Cycle One opens February 1 – March 1; Cycle Two opens August 1 – September 1. No fixed single deadline.
Ocean State Charities Trust Grants is sponsored by Ocean State Charities Trust. The Ocean State Charities Trust provides grants to qualified charitable organizations that respond to priority needs in the Rhode Island Community. Education/Youth Programs are one of their focus areas, alongside Arts/Arts Education, Employment/Workforce Development, Housing, Healthcare, and others.
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Grant Guidelines - Ocean State Charities Trust Grant applications will be accepted online only. No grant shall exceed $20,000 in any calendar year. Grantees must be charitable organizations qualified under Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and must present proof thereof.
Grantees may not be private foundations or individual persons. Any 501(C)(3) agency or organization applying to the Trust must be in operation for two consecutive years before applying Grantees must be legal entities located in the State of Rhode Island and be actively engaged in charitable endeavors and activities in the State of Rhode Island. .
Regional programs will only be considered for grants if there is a measurable way to monitor and document activity within the State of Rhode Island. Grantees must operate to enhance the quality of life of Rhode Islanders, promote social welfare in the state, or assist the people of Rhode Island in the areas of education, health or housing, or similar activities.
(See Focus Areas) There shall be two funding cycles per year – one in May and one in November. The Executive Director of the Trust shall receive all applications by March 1 st for consideration in May and September 1 st for consideration in November. Organizations that have received funding may not submit a new application for a period of eighteen (18) months.
Awarded grants must be spent within one (1) year of the funding date or the funds must be returned to Ocean State Charities Trust. If you find that the original purpose for which the grant was provided cannot be accomplished because of events not now foreseen, it is expected that the grant will be returned to the Trust.
The Trust will not make grants for the purpose of adding to an endowment fund, will not make loans, will not make grants to reduce the prior year’s deficit, and will not make grants that will be re-distributed to other charities. The Trust does not fund regular operating expenses or personnel costs.
The audit report, review, compilation or 990 must be completed by an outside independent accounting agency or CPA and be no more than eighteen (18) months old. Ocean State Charities Trust assists agencies and organizations within the state of Rhode Island to enhance the quality of life for all Rhode Islanders.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Rhode Island-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with an audit, review, compilation, or 990 from the past fiscal year prepared by an independent outside CPA or accounting agency. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Ocean State Charities Trust Grants are due September 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Ocean State Charities Trust Grants 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.
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Education/Youth Programs Grant is a grant from Ocean State Charities Trust that funds youth-serving and educational programs in Rhode Island. The trust prioritizes projects addressing employment and workforce development, housing and historic preservation, healthcare and behavioral health, and services for youth and families in the Rhode Island community. Grants range from $3,000 to $20,000. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) charitable organizations serving Rhode Island and submit independent CPA financial documents. Applications are accepted online only. The application deadline is September 1, 2026.
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.