Newport County Fund Grants

Newport County Fund Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Rhode Island Community Foundation
Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000
Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Summary

The Newport County Fund (NCF) provides competitive grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to support nonprofit organizations in Newport County. These grants aim to assist initiatives such as project development, community program expansion, and advocacy efforts. Eligible applicants include 501(c) nonprofits and municipal departments, while faith-based organizations can apply for secular projects. However, NCF does not fund individuals, scholarships, or capital efforts, ensuring support is strategically directed to impactful community services.

Overview

The Newport County Fund (NCF) offers competitive small grants, which range from $1,000 to $10,000. Grants are awarded where a relatively small amount of money can be of strategic assistance to a nonprofit organization serving one or more of the six cities and towns of Newport County. Program Focus & Priorities The following are among areas where grants may be awarded: Project development support for new programsStrengthening and/or expanding established community programs and servicesCommunity or municipal planning and/or leadershipPolicy or advocacy efforts on behalf of community concerns

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nonprofit, 501(c) organizations and municipal departments located and operating in Newport County are eligible to apply.Organizations that provide services or programs in Newport County also are eligible.Grants may support faith-based organizations for secular programs or projects.As a Foundation-established fund with geographic focus, the Newport County Fund awards grants that serve to supplement, not replace, the Foundation’s current statewide grantmaking programs.Grant support from NCF will not reduce eligibility to apply to The Rhode Island Foundation for other grant support.Successful projects may reapply for additional funding.

Ineligibility

The Newport County Fund does not fund:individuals or scholarships;capital or endowment efforts;medical research;debt reduction;fundraising events; orcampaigns to elect candidates to public office.NCF does not make multi-year commitments.