Washington Trust Charitable Foundation

The Washington Trust Charitable Foundation provides grants to 501(c)(3) organizations within our market area, including Rhode Island, Massachusetts and southeastern Connecticut.

Charitable grants range widely in size. Multi-year grants are often considered for capital funding (to build or repair facilities), capital campaigns, or specific projects, with consideration given to:

  • Affordable Housing and Revitalization Programs
  • Business and Economic Development
  • Youth and Family Services
  • Hospitals, Health and Human Service Organizations
  • Museums, Arts and Cultural Organizations
  • Colleges, Universities, Libraries
  • Conservation and Environmental Groups

Would you like to submit a charitable request?

Proposals must be submitted by October 1st for annual review in December; grant decisions are communicated in January. 

For more information and to submit your request, please complete our online form. 

SUBMIT A CHARITABLE FOUNDATION GRANT REQUEST HERE

 

Scholarships

Each year, The Washington Trust Charitable Foundation provides scholarship funds to Providence College, Bryant University, the University of Rhode Island, and Gateway Community College to help students with demonstrated need finance their college education. Scholarships are awarded (via the FAFSA process) to area students who have been admitted and have committed to one of these colleges or universities.