Grant applications should be submitted by interested organizations after reviewing the guidelines for Grant Awards and determining that you are a qualified charitable organization. It is the policy of the Trust to review all submissions and consider them with particular regard given to the program purpose as defined in your application.

Thank you for your interest concerning the financial assistance available to qualified charitable organizations from Ocean State Charities Trust.

All grant applications are now being processed on-line.

Please note: A copy of your organization's 501(c)(3) letter from the Internal Revenue Service (first time applicants only) and a copy of your organization's audit report compilation or review for the past fiscal year must be forwarded to Ocean State Charities Trust after completing the on-line application process.

Continue the application process:

First time applicants click here.
Returning applicants click here.

Ocean State Charities Trust will select from among those Applications that respond to priority needs in the Rhode Island Community and are within limits of financial assistance available for distribution by the Trust. Applications will be considered for grant awards by the Board of Trustees twice a year, generally MAY and NOVEMBER. Your organization should plan to have your application completed no later than AUGUST 1 for NOVEMBER funding and FEBRUARY 1 for MAY funding. Applications completed after those dates will not be placed on the appropriate funding agenda.

Those organizations selected to receive grant awards will be required to complete a Grant Evaluation Report six (6) months after receipt of grant. The report should include a completed Grant Evaluation Report form, an itemized list of expenses met with funds received from Ocean State Charities Trust, and copies of paid invoices.