THRIVE Grant Application Deadline

Thanks to an allocation from the State of Rhode Island, RI Humanities is excited to announce the THRIVE general operating support grantmaking program. THRIVE provides funding for small cultural heritage organizations and local historical and preservation societies that support and strengthen Rhode Island’s many diverse, dynamic communities. Find all the details about the THRIVE program here.

The THRIVE program will offer 18 general operating support grants of $5,000 each to eligible organizations. Grant funds may be used for expenses related to organizational operations.

The application is open to any organization that fits the program’s eligibility requirements. If there is a higher number of applications than available grants, RI Humanities staff will convene a panel that will prioritize applications based on program funding priorities.

The program application opens January 26, 2024. The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm EST on March 22, 2024. Grant award announcements will be made by the end of April 2024 and funds will be disbursed to grantees in May 2024. Awardees must conclude their grant-funded activities by December 31, 2024, and will be required to provide a final report to complete their grant requirements.

A reference PDF of the application questions is available here. Applicants must submit a completed application form online through the RI Humanities grantmaking portal.

RI Humanities staff will be hosting information sessions and providing one-on-one support during office hours (see the What if I need help? section). If you have any questions, please contact RI Humanities grants staff at grants@rihumanities.org.

A reference PDF of THRIVE Program FAQs is available to download here.