Opportunity Overview
The Champlin Foundation is accepting 2026 Campership Requests to provide financial assistance so children who otherwise could not afford summer camp can participate. The Foundation describes Camperships as a separate annual grant cycle for eligible Rhode Island organizations.
Deadline and Submission
The 2026 Campership application portal opened September 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM and closes October 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM. The official public page does not state a timezone. Applications are submitted through The Champlin Foundation’s online Foundant application portal. Review occurs in November and December, award notices are expected by December 31, and distributions are scheduled for mid January 2027.
Eligibility
Applicants must be tax exempt organizations located in Rhode Island and in good standing with the IRS. Camp operators are considered only when the camp is accredited by the American Camp Association or another rigorous independent accrediting organization previously approved by The Champlin Foundation. First time camp operators are encouraged to contact Foundation staff before applying.
Funding and Match
The current 2026 Campership pages do not publish a maximum applicant award or award range. In an official 2024 Foundation announcement, Champlin stated that the Campership program makes approximately $435,000 available each year, but the current 2026 application page does not state a cycle specific total. No mandatory match or cost share requirement was identified on the official public pages reviewed. Applicants should rely on the live application portal and any applicant specific instructions for the final requested amount and required attachments.
Strategic Fit
Atlas Opportunity Score: 56/100. This is a legitimate Rhode Island youth and education access opportunity with a clear charitable purpose and an open application cycle, but it has no verified healthcare technology or clinical services scope.
N9+ Fit Score: 0/100. No legitimate role for the Nonagon N9+ device and platform is established. QC Healthcare Fit: 0/100. The program is designed to offset summer camp participation costs rather than fund healthcare delivery, telehealth, or clinical staffing.
Application Strategy
Eligible Rhode Island camp organizations should confirm accreditation status, verify IRS good standing, review the live Foundant application requirements, and submit a complete request before October 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM. First time camp operators should contact The Champlin Foundation before submitting.
Verified sources: The Champlin Foundation Apply page and What We Fund page, rechecked September 12, 2026.