Process & Guidelines

The Gruben Charitable Foundation is pleased to consider applications from Rhode Island-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking support of services and programs impacting residents of Aquidneck Island. The Foundation supports organizations that focus on physical, mental, and social well being, with an emphasis on the natural environment and addictive illnesses.  The Foundation will consider applications from organizations whose work intersects with these areas in varied ways. Organizations whose programs align with these areas of interest may submit an application for our deadline of May 1.

The link to our 2025 application form will be available in early March. Applicants will be asked to submit a PDF file with the information outlined below. We recommend that you prepare the file before proceeding with the application form. The PDF should be named YourOrganizationName_2025.pdf. Please provide:

  • the grant amount being requested and its purpose

  • a brief summary of the organization's mission and programs, including the number of staff and volunteers

  • the number of people served by the organization

  • a brief description of the ways in which the organization's work aligns with the mission of the Gruben Charitable Foundation

  • a description of how the grant will be used

  • a current annual budget (If applying for program support, please include a separate program budget.)

  • a list of current funders with amounts contributed (Please include foundation, corporation, and government agency names and dollar amounts. For individual and board support, list only the aggregate dollar amount.)

  • a brief description of the population and geographic areas serve

  • a list of organizations/programs with whom your organization partners

  • for 2024 grantees, please include a brief summary of how last year's grant was utilized

The application review process will take place May through October.  All applicants will receive a response from the foundation no later than November 30.  Please note that organizations that have previously received support from the Gruben Charitable Foundation are not guaranteed future funding.  


Any questions regarding the application process may be directed by email to Lynne@grubencharitablefoundation.org.