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Opportunities

Applications are open for R.I. 250th Community and Statewide Engagement Grant Program

The Rhode Island Semiquincentennial Commission (RI250) is launching a grant program to support vibrant, inclusive and collaborative public programming in honor of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. 

 Open to two types of applicants:

  • Local 250 Committees are officially designated or recognized by their municipal government or local governing body.
  • Statewide Grants are available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, including regional or statewide organizations, cultural institutions, educational institutions, or coalitions of multiple partners in which a 501(c)(3) nonprofit is the lead applicant.

Deadline and application timeline:

  • The program will have rolling applications between now and Jan. 31, 2026.
  • There will be two review cycles approximately every 8 to 12 weeks, with review dates on or around Oct. 1 and Jan. 31, 2026.
  • The final deadline for an application is by 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 31.
  •  All projects must be completed by Dec. 31, 2026.
  • Award caps for each review cycle will be determined by the RI250 Commission's Executive Committee and based on availability of funds. Note: No more than $250,000 to be awarded in each round.

Learn more and to apply.

Arts Educators 

Our Teaching Artist Roster, administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts' CreativeGround, is a listing of approved R.I. teaching artists who have been reviewed by public panels and can work in educational settings. Once approved, they become RISCA-endorsed arts educators, and the Roster is a widely used resource by educational sites and individuals wishing to engage an artist of arts learning. Projects funded through RISCA's Project Grants in Education are encouraged to work with artists on our Roster. 

Applications for the Roster are currently open. The deadline is on Aug. 1. To apply and learn more. 

Creative

The online platform allows artists, creatives, arts businesses and culture organizations to create a profile, and connect with other artists, find resources and be seen by the general public. 

The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) hosts this centralized network for creatives in the six New England states. 

Often, we are asked for a referral for an artist or artists, or creative business or organization, and we point anyone who asks in the direction of the CreativeGround RI Directory. Join this robust directory. If you are already a member, remember to update your profile. See R.I.'s arts educators roster.

If you need assistance in creating or updating your profile, you can schedule a virtual 30-minute meeting with someone from NEFA’s CreativeGround team. Office hours are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.