How much funding does RI Hospitality Employee Relief Fund provide?

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When is the deadline for RI Hospitality Employee Relief Fund?

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How often is RI Hospitality Employee Relief Fund offered?

RI Hospitality Employee Relief Fund is described as a one-time opportunity.

RI Hospitality Employee Relief Fund

RI Hospitality Association

Foundation One-time Hardship Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

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Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Injury or illness
Loss of an immediate family member
Disasters (floods, fires, storms)
Other short-term crises

Overview

This one-time emergency grant provides critical assistance to hospitality workers during short-term crises.

Purpose: Support hospitality professionals facing unexpected financial hardship and emergencies.

Eligible Hardships

Injury or illness
Loss of an immediate family member
Disasters (floods, fires, storms)
Other short-term crises

Support Provided

Emergency grant funds to cover basic living expenses
Assistance during recovery and stabilization periods

Target Population

Hospitality professionals and employees
Rhode Island hospitality industry workers

Geographic Scope

Rhode Island

Contact Information

Name: Traci Dufresne
Phone: (401) 223-1120 x111
Organization: RI Hospitality Association
Address: 94 Sabra Street, Cranston, Rhode Island 02910

What RI Hospitality Association actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

RI Hospitality Association reported $2,723 in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2023, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2023: 42
Total given: $389K
Median grant: $10K
Range: $5,154–$10K

By dollars: Rhode Island 94%, Massachusetts 3%, Connecticut 3%. Top recipient cities: Providence, RI; Cranston, RI; Middletown, RI.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.