RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC
AI Summary
The Rights and Resources Institute Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with selected nonprofits, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. With a total of $477.7K in grants paid in 2024 to seven grantees, the Institute operates on an invitation-only basis for funding opportunities. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
RRI'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' STRUGGLES AGAINST POVERTY AND MARGINALIZATION BY PROMOTING GREATER GLOBAL COMMITMENT AND ACTION TOWARDS POLICY, MARKET, AND LEGAL REFORMS THAT SECURE THEIR RIGHTS TO OWN, CONTROL AND BENEFIT FROM NATURAL RESOURCES, ESPECIALLY LAND AND FORESTS.
Cause Areas
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Natural resources
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
RAINFOREST FOUNDATION INC
$816.4K
54%
PIVOT POINT A NONPROFIT CORPORATION
$300K
20%
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
$125.8K
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC?
No. RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC give?
RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, North Carolina, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $96 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC make each year?
In 2024, RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $478 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC fund recently?
In 2024, RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include RAINFOREST FOUNDATION INC, PIVOT POINT A NONPROFIT CORPORATION, and UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC?
RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.