The Rhode Island Foundation is seeking applications for the Food & Housing Security Grants Program to fund local nonprofit organizations that provide housing and/or programming that helps to end food insecurity for Rhode Island’s most vulnerable populations. The program will consider funding requests for both operations and direct, basic needs assistance to agencies that prioritize service to children, the elderly, the homeless, or poor – particularly as they seek housing and food. Focus areas Housing and food insecurity Organizations serving children, elderly, the homeless, or poor Funding Priorities Statewide programs or efforts that have a strong geographic or community focus; Collaborations, especially regional ones; Requests for children and the homeless populations; and Agencies with adequate capacity to deliver services. Funding Information Grant funding amounts will be linked to both service provided and the number of individuals reached and can range from $10,000 to $150,000. Agencies and/or collaborations serving multiple communities will be eligible for grants of $50,000 and higher. Smaller agencies serving a distinct geographic area will be eligible for grants of $50,000 or less. Eligibility Criteria Eligible organizations must be Rhode Island-based and Rhode Island-serving; The proposal must address housing and/or food insecurity Agencies that request general operating funds must have, and share, a strategic plan or business plan; Applying agencies must serve vulnerable populations; and Applying agencies must have other funding for direct, basic needs. For more information, visit Rhode Island Foundation.