Rhode Island Attorney General’s 6/10 Children’s Fund Grant

Rhode Island Attorney General’s 6/10 Children’s Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Rhode Island Community Foundation
Amount: US $250,000 - US $3,000,000
Last Updated: August 19, 2025

Summary

The Rhode Island Attorney General’s 6/10 Children’s Fund, established in May 2025, aims to enhance the health of children in Providence, particularly in the Olneyville, West End, and Silver Lake neighborhoods. With a funding commitment of $10 million over 10 years, the fund addresses significant issues such as untreated tooth decay, which affects a notable percentage of local kindergarteners and third graders. Proposals are encouraged to improve access to oral health services for children up to 18 years old.

Overview

Rhode Island Community Foundation Mission As Rhode Island’s only community foundation, we mobilize generosity and motivate change that makes a difference. Our local roots, state-wide relationships, and century of experience anchor our work, and our hopes for our home reach high. Since 1916, we’ve been a funder and true partner to those who help this state thrive, working hard at each table, across every community, by their side to improve the lives of all Rhode Islanders. Rhode Island Attorney General’s 6/10 Children’s Fund Background As part of the Rhode Island Attorney General’s negotiation of a court-approved settlement related to the construction of the Route 6/10 Interchange, the 6/10 Children’s Fund was established at the Rhode Island Foundation in May 2025 with $10 million in funding, to be spent within 10 years. The purpose of the fund is to address the health needs and concerns of children residing in Providence, prioritizing those living in the Olneyville, West End, and Silver Lake neighborhoods. Current Focus According to the Rhode Island Department of Health, one in three kindergarteners and almost half of all third graders in the state experience tooth decay – a situation that is particularly dire in Providence: 21% of kindergarteners and 24% of third graders in Rhode Island have untreated tooth decay, higher than the national average of 15%. Given this need, for this initial funding opportunity, we welcome proposals to improve access to oral health services for children in Providence, with specific focus on the Olneyville, West End, and Silver Lake neighborhoods. Proposals should focus on children between the ages of birth and 18 but may also serve adults up to the age of 21 and pregnant women. Proposals may be for projects that are up to three years in duration.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nonprofit, 501(c)3 organizations are eligible to apply. We also recognize there are entities and efforts without a 501(c)(3) IRS designation that align with this funding opportunity. Given that, we will also consider grant applications from groups using a fiscal sponsor with a 501(c)(3) IRS designation.This program can support capital funding, but does not fund individuals, scholarships, research, endowments, or fundraising events.Grants may support faith-based organizations for secular programs or projects.