Newport, RI

In Rhode Island, the Prince Charitable Trusts supports programs that improve the quality of life for residents of the city of Newport and Aquidneck Island.

Generally, the Trusts only support programs that are regional or statewide when these programs have a direct or indirect impact on Newport or Aquidneck Island. In 2019, the Trusts’ giving in Rhode Island was approximately $1.1 million.

Important Application Information for 2020: Proposals for the 2020 Rhode Island grants program will only be accepted from organizations that received funding in 2019.

Current grantees: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are considering changes to our 2020 grants process. We will contact you with these changes and list them on the website as soon as we can.

Photo Credit: Maaike Bernstrom
Copyright: Newport Music Festival

Selected Grants

Areas of interest

Important Application Information for 2021: Proposals for the 2021 Rhode Island grants program will only be accepted from organizations that received funding in 2020.

Click here for a breakdown of Newport giving.

Ensuring the cultural vitality of Newport by supporting outstanding arts and culture organizations

The Trusts will support organizations that:

Maintain the historic character of Newport
Present and produce arts and culture in Newport
Programs that provide access to the arts for under-served communities

Protecting the Environment of Aquidneck Island through Land Use, Conservation and Resiliency Strategies

The Trusts support organizations that:

Preserve and protect open space and wildlife habitat
Support smart growth and coordinated planning
Preserve, protect and restore Narragansett Bay
Develop strategies for adapting to a changing climate (i.e. sea level rise, extreme weather events)
Protect farmland and sustainable, healthy food production

Providing Holistic Support for the Health, Development, and Advancement of Newport’s Most Vulnerable Residents

The Trusts support organizations that:

Provide support and resources to women designed to build their self-sufficiency or protect their rights to make their own health care decisions
Offer strong youth development programs or educational programs
Develop the capacity of, offers important services to, or meet the basic needs of vulnerable individuals

Preparing to apply

About eGrant: Proposals to Prince Charitable Trusts are only accepted through the eGrant.net online grant program (see “GO TO EGRANT” button below). If you have registered on eGrant.net with a funder other than Prince Charitable Trusts, you will also have to register separately with Prince to access our online application system.

About the proposal review process: Once a proposal has been received, you will be notified if we need additional information, and a site visit may be scheduled. Within six months of the proposal submission deadline, organizations will be notified as to whether the request has been funded.

Before you apply, review these steps on the e-grant application.

Application Guidelines

Dates and Deadlines

Go to eGrant

Photo Credit: Photography by Jessica Pohl, Aquidneck Land Trust