Economic Development Grant Funders in Rhode Island
12 foundations with a documented economic development focus have made grants to Rhode Island nonprofits in recent years, together directing $6.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 12 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active economic development funders in Rhode Island
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Rhode Island giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Goldman Sachs Foundation | New York | $3.6M | 4 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Rockefeller Foundation | New York | $1.0M | 2 | 2023 |
| 3 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $891K | 3 | 2024 |
| 4 | Bristol County Savings Charitable | Massachusetts | $270K | 17 | 2023 |
| 5 | The Rotary Foundation of Rotary | Illinois | $259K | 3 | 2018 |
| 6 | Alletta Morris Mcbean Charitable Trust | California | $200K | 3 | 2023 |
| 7 | Masschallenge Inc | Massachusetts | $100K | 2 | 2020 |
| 8 | NAACP Empowerment Programs Inc | Maryland | $85K | 4 | 2024 |
| 9 | First Nations Development Institute | Colorado | $30K | 2 | 2020 |
| 10 | Greenbridge Family Foundation | California | $25K | 2 | 2023 |
| 11 | Bay Colony Development Corp | Massachusetts | $20K | 5 | 2025 |
| 12 | The Weisberg Family Foundation | Rhode Island | $200 | 2 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest economic development funders in Rhode Island — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 12 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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