General Operating Support for Organizations

General Operating Support for Organizations program provides multi-year unrestricted operating support to arts and culture organizations and culturally specific organizations throughout Rhode Island, which meaningfully engage and inspire their community through arts and culture programming. Organizations in this program make key contributions to the diversity and vitality of our communities, the economy of our state, the enrichment of all Rhode Islanders, and our quality of life.

General Operating Support for Organizations (GOSO)
Deadline: April 1, on a three-year cycle
Amount: varies
Who: Nonprofit or fiscally sponsored arts and culture organizations that have previously received RISCA funding

Click here to read Information for First-Time Applicants or download the pdf.

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Did you review?

  • Guidelines (pdf)
  • Application Questions (pdf)
  • Budget template 
  • Evaluation Rubric (pdf)

Proceed to Online Application

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Todd Trebour
Acting Deputy Director/504 Accessibility Coordinator
401-222-3882
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Deadlines

  • Opens: Feb. 1
  • Deadline: Apr. 1 

Final Report Due: July 31