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Rhode Island grants for nonprofits & individuals
Open federal and state grants Rhode Island organizations and individuals can apply for — with who qualifies, how much, the deadline, and exactly what each one requires.
State-specific Rhode Island grant programs are being added; federal opportunities below are open to Rhode Island applicants.
Which federal programs actually fund Rhode Island
Competitively awarded federal grant dollars that went to Rhode Island recipients in FY2025 — project grants and cooperative agreements only. Formula and block funding (Medicaid, highways) is excluded because it is allocated to state government, not won by applicants.
| Program | Assistance listing | Awarded in Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Highway Planning and Construction | 20.205 | $296.4M |
| Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects | 20.934 | $162.6M |
| National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega Projects) | 20.937 | $112.9M |
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 20.106 | $45.4M |
| Aging Research | 93.866 | $43.1M |
| Head Start | 93.600 | $39.3M |
| Biomedical Research and Research Training | 93.859 | $38.9M |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance | 93.243 | $35.5M |
Who won competitive federal grants in Rhode Island
The largest Rhode Island recipients of competitive federal grant awards in FY2025. Useful for two things: seeing who your likely co-applicants and partners are, and seeing which programs have a track record of paying out in this state.
| Recipient | Awarded |
|---|---|
| RHODE ISLAND DOT | $497.6M |
| BROWN UNIVERSITY | $200.8M |
| UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND | $103.0M |
| RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY | $84.1M |
| STATE OF RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $53.5M |
| RHODE ISLAND AIRPORT CORP | $45.4M |
| SERVICE MEMBERS ASSISTANCE FUND | $44.7M |
| RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL | $40.3M |
Open federal grants for Rhode Island applicants
A sample of the 2,243 federal opportunities open now — each links to a full breakdown of eligibility, required documents, and deadlines. Listed first: the 12 whose program has a record of awarding money in Rhode Island.
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