Grants and free programs for 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Rhode Island

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MVYRADIO Business Diversity Initiative

MVYRADIO (Martha's Vineyard, MA)For businesses and nonprofitsLocal programs in Massachusetts, Rhode Island

MVYRADIO gives a bank of free 15-second underwriting messages to businesses in its broadcast area owned by women, BIPOC, immigrants, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, LGBTQIA people, people with disabilities and veterans. Applications are reviewed quarterly by the station's Diversity Committee, which picks three applicants each round. Businesses apply through an online form linked from the program page.

What you get: A bank of free 15-second underwriting messages on MVYRADIO (in-kind, not cash); value not stated
Who qualifies: Businesses owned by women, Black, Indigenous or people of color, immigrants, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, LGBTQIA people, people with disabilities, or veterans
Located in MVYRADIO's broadcast area (Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod, Southeastern Massachusetts and Newport, RI)
Not already an active MVYRADIO client; priority to newer businesses without resources for paid advertising, and to registered businesses over nonprofits
Messages must follow FCC underwriting rules; some categories (e.g., tobacco, cannabis, firearms, gambling, political) are excluded
How to apply: Read the program information and underwriting guidelines on the MVYRADIO diversity page
Submit the online application form linked from the page
The Diversity Committee reviews applications quarterly and selects three applicants each round

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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation grants

Dominion EnergyFor nonprofitsOnly in 6 states: VA, SC, NC, CT, RI, WV

The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation makes grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in its service areas for education, environment, culture and the arts, civic and community development, and health and human services. Most awards range from $1,000 to $15,000 and can cover programs or operating costs. Applications are accepted online during two cycles a year (January to February and August to September) after the organization completes a Benevity cause profile.

What you get: Most awards $1,000 to $15,000; higher amounts possible for an exceptional fit
Who qualifies: Not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizations (organizations using a fiscal sponsor are not eligible)
Located where Dominion Energy provides electricity or natural gas service or has significant facilities: Virginia; South Carolina; northeastern North Carolina; Connecticut (Hartford, Windham, Tolland, Middlesex and New London counties); Rhode Island (Kent and Washington counties); West Virginia (Grant and Tucker counties)
Focus on education, environment, culture and the arts, civic and community development, or health and human services
Not eligible: individuals, religious programs of churches, fraternal, political, advocacy or labor organizations, tickets or other tangible benefits, and utility payments
The Foundation no longer makes grants in Ohio, Utah or the Enbridge-served gas areas of North Carolina
How to apply: Confirm your 501(c)(3) organization is in an eligible Dominion Energy service area
Create or update your organization's Benevity cause profile and complete the Self-Certification Declaration (you cannot apply until it is done)
Apply online during a grant cycle: January 11 to February 19, 2027 or August 2 to September 10, 2027
Watch for the decision email (May for the spring cycle, November for the fall cycle)

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