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Providence Arts, Culture and Tourism Grants
Grantor
City of Providence
Award Amount
Varies
nonprofitarts_culture
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Rhode Island Small Business Grants 2026
Browse open Rhode Island grant programs for small businesses, nonprofits, and founders in 2026, sorted by award size with deadlines and eligibility.
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Browse open Rhode Island grant programs for small businesses, nonprofits, and founders in 2026, sorted by award size with deadlines and eligibility. Use this page as your shortlist, then jump into the intake wizard so Forrest can narrow the list to the programs you are most likely to win.
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East Providence Community Development Block Grant Program
Grantor
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Award Amount
Varies
nonprofitlocal_government
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Rhode Island Small Business Development Center
Grantor
U.S. Small Business Administration and University of Rhode Island
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessentrepreneur
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Rhode Island Historic Preservation Tax Credits
Grantor
State of Rhode Island
Award Amount
Varies
historic_preservationproperty_owner
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Rhode Island Foundation Grants
Grantor
Rhode Island Foundation
Award Amount
Varies
nonprofitfoundation
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Rhode Island Foundation Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund Grants
Grantor
Rhode Island Foundation
Award Amount
Varies
nonprofitfoundation
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Central Falls Business Center Technical Assistance
Grantor
City of Central Falls
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessentrepreneur
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City of Cranston Take It Outside Grant Initiative
Grantor
City of Cranston
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessoutdoor_operations
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East Providence Economic Development Commission Business Assistance
Grantor
City of East Providence
Award Amount
Varies
businessemployer
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Warwick Small Business Support and Financing Referrals
Grantor
City of Warwick
Award Amount
Varies
small_businesstechnical_assistance
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LISC Rhode Island Community Development Financing
Grantor
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Award Amount
Varies
nonprofitcommunity_development
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City of Cranston Revolving Loan Fund Program
Grantor
City of Cranston
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessjob_creation
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Pawtucket Central Falls Development Technical Assistance
Grantor
Pawtucket Central Falls Development
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessentrepreneur
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City of Warwick Community Development Block Grant Program
Grantor
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Award Amount
Varies
nonprofitlow_income
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City of Providence HOME Investment Partnerships Program
Grantor
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Award Amount
Varies
affordable_housingdeveloper
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East Providence Urban Development Action Grant Revolving Loan Fund
Grantor
City of East Providence
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessnew_business
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Rhode Island Tax Increment Financing
Grantor
Rhode Island Commerce
Award Amount
Varies
developerexpanding_business
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Central Rhode Island Chamber Business Information Center Counseling
Grantor
Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce
Award Amount
Varies
small_businesstechnical_assistance
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City of Providence Community Development Block Grant Program
Grantor
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Award Amount
Varies
nonprofitlow_income
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Providence Commercial Corridor Micro-Business Support
Grantor
City of Providence
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessmicroenterprise
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City of Cranston Community Development Block Grant Program
Grantor
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Award Amount
Varies
nonprofitlow_income
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Rhode Island C-PACE Commercial Property Financing
Grantor
Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank
Award Amount
Varies
property_ownerenergy_efficiency
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Rhode Island Foundation Community Grants
Grantor
Rhode Island Foundation
Award Amount
Varies
nonprofitcommunity_organization
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East Providence Small Business Incubator Planning Initiative
Grantor
City of East Providence
Award Amount
Varies
startupsmall_business
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East Providence Facade Improvement Program
Grantor
City of East Providence
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessproperty_owner
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Rhode Island Commerce Main Street Rhode Island Streetscape Improvement Fund
Grantor
Rhode Island Commerce
Award Amount
Varies
local_governmentcommercial_corridor
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Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Business Support
Grantor
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
Award Amount
Varies
tourism_businesshospitality_business
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Pawtucket Community Development Block Grant Program
Grantor
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Award Amount
Varies
nonprofitlocal_government
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Warwick CDBG Public Service Grants
Grantor
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Award Amount
Varies
nonprofitlow_income
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Providence Revolving Loan Fund
Grantor
City of Providence
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessworking_capital
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RI Small Business HUB MBE Certification Support
Grantor
RI Small Business HUB
Award Amount
Varies
native_american_ownedminority_owned
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State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) - Transportation Sector Loans
Grantor
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
Award Amount
Varies
small businessRhode Island business
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DAV Patriot Boot Camp
Grantor
Disabled American Veterans
Award Amount
Varies
active_militarymilitary_spouse
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Rhode Island Industrial Hemp Program
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Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission
Award Amount
Varies
rhode_islandindustrial_hemp
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Habitat for Humanity Greater Providence and East Bay Aging in Place Program
Grantor
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Providence and East Bay
Award Amount
Varies
age_65_plushome_modification
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Renewable Energy Fund (REF) - Brownfield Solar PV Program
Grantor
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation / Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources
Award Amount
Varies
brownfield siteRhode Island
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Career and Technical Education (CTE) For All Grants
Grantor
Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE)
Award Amount
Varies
schoolCTE provider
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Synergies SEED Fund Microloans
Grantor
Synergies SEED Fund
Award Amount
Varies
disability_ownedsmall_business
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SupplyRI Supplier Connection Program
Grantor
Rhode Island Commerce
Award Amount
Varies
rhode_islandlocal_supplier
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Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Support
Grantor
Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Award Amount
Varies
minority_ownedlatino_owned
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Rhode Island Foundation Community Partner Resilience Fund
Grantor
Rhode Island Foundation
Award Amount
Varies
rhode_island_nonprofitfederal_funding_loss
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Rhode Island MBE/WBE Certification
Grantor
Rhode Island Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Award Amount
Varies
woman_ownedsmall_business
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Rhode Island Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certification
Grantor
Rhode Island Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Award Amount
Varies
native_american_ownedsmall_business
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Wavemaker Fellowship - Healthcare Track
Grantor
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
Award Amount
Varies
graduateRhode Island resident
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State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) - Loan Participation Program for Healthcare
Grantor
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
Award Amount
Varies
small businessRhode Island business
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RISCA Project Grants for Organizations
Grantor
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA)
Award Amount
Varies
nonprofitarts organization
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Rhode Island Minority Business Enterprise Certification for Native American-Owned Businesses
Grantor
Rhode Island Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Award Amount
Varies
native_american_ownedminority_owned
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REF Clean Energy Internship Program
Grantor
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation / Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources
Award Amount
Varies
clean energy companyRhode Island
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NGLCC Mentorship Program
Grantor
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Award Amount
Varies
lgbtq_ownedcertified_supplier
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Hivers and Strivers Veteran Entrepreneur Investment
Grantor
Hivers and Strivers
Award Amount
Varies
veteran_ownedstartup
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Main Street Rhode Island Streetscape Improvement Fund
Grantor
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
Award Amount
Varies
municipalityeconomic development organization
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RISE-UP Pathways to Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Grantor
University of Rhode Island and RISE-UP
Award Amount
Varies
youth_ownedstudent_founder
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Rhode Island Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP)
Grantor
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
Award Amount
Varies
small businessconstruction
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American Corporate Partners Active-Duty Spouse Program
Grantor
American Corporate Partners
Award Amount
Varies
active_militarymilitary_spouse
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Pawtucket Small Business and Main Street Layer
Grantor
City of Pawtucket / local partners
Award Amount
Varies
small_business
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Bristol County Savings Bank Cannabis Business Banking Contact
Grantor
Bristol County Savings Bank
Award Amount
Varies
rhode_island_eligiblecannabis_business
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Job Accommodation Network Self-Employment Consulting
Grantor
U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy
Award Amount
Varies
disability_ownedself_employment
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IVMF Military Founders Lab
Grantor
D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families
Award Amount
Varies
active_militarymilitary_spouse
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Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England
Grantor
U.S. Small Business Administration
Award Amount
Varies
active_militarymilitary_spouse
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Rhode Island Veteran Business Enterprise Certification
Grantor
Rhode Island Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Award Amount
Varies
veteran_ownedsmall_business
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