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RFI: Nursing Scholarships - Edward J. and Virginia M. Routhier Nursing Scholarship Grant

The Rhode Island Community Foundation

Funding Amount

US $500 - US $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The Edward J. and Virginia M. Routhier Nursing Scholarship, offered by the Rhode Island Community Foundation, supports licensed RNs pursuing baccalaureate or graduate degrees in nursing. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and can reapply if they were past recipients. Award amounts range from $500 to $10,000, and a single application covers multiple nursing funds, providing accessibility for qualified candidates in Rhode Island.

The Foundation awards scholarships from nine nursing funds each year. One application may be used to apply for all nine programs, as long as an applicant qualifies for at least one of the programs.
Licensed RNs seeking baccalaureate or graduate nursing degree in Rhode Island
Students enrolled in a baccalaureate nursing program in Rhode Island
Funding
Award amounts vary from $500 to $10,000. All renewals must reapply.

What The Rhode Island Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
977
Total given
$72M
Median grant
$24K
Range
$5,034–$5.01M
  • By dollars: Rhode Island 86%, Massachusetts 4%, Florida 3%. Top recipient cities: Providence, RI; Newport, RI; Warwick, RI.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 23% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

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    $5.01M

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    $3.15M

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    $2.01M

  • Trinity Repertory Company · Providence, RI

    Art - arts and culture (primary)

    $1.53M

  • Crossroads Rhode Island · Providence, RI

    Housing (primary)

    $1.31M

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education

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