The Rhode Island Foundation is pleased to announce an open call for the 1829 Legacy Fund.
The 1829 Legacy Fund, formerly the Providence Journal Charitable Legacy Fund, was established at the Rhode Island Foundation in 2012 with the transfer of assets from the Providence Journal Charitable Foundation which had been awarding grants since 1956.
Focus Areas
The Fund supports qualified nonprofit organizations that provide programs and services in the following areas:
Human services and healthcare, with a focus on the homeless
Education and youth
Arts and culture
Responsible and ethical journalism
Eligibility Criteria
Please note that the primary geographic focus for funding is Rhode Island.
Applicants may apply once per calendar year and can expect to receive a funding decision within approximately three months of applying.
