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GrantRhode Island Energy Foundation 2026 Empowering Communities Grants – Fall Round
Atlas Opportunity Score79/100
Funding$2,500 to $20,000; average award approximately $5,000; Foundation expects approximately $500,000 in grants annually.
DeadlineFall 2026 application period closes September 15, 2026; the controlling materials do not state a submission time or time zone.
Required next actionEligible Rhode Island or Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Rhode Island should confirm alignment to an eligible education, workforce, inclusion, community-vitality, or sustainability focus and submit through the Rhode Island Energy Foundation portal by September 15, 2026.
Current statusActiveSource verificationSeptember 12, 2026
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Strategic Alignment
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Funding Potential
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Actionability
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