F.A.C.E. of Rhode Island (Financial Aid for Children's Education)
FACE of Rhode Island is the scholarship granting organization for Catholic schools in the Diocese of Providence and the largest SGO in Rhode Island's corporate scholarship tax credit program. It says it has granted just over $5.6 million in corporate tax-credit contributions and helped more than 4,400 students since 2006. FACE works with the 42 Catholic elementary and secondary schools listed by the diocese.
- Tax-credit scholarship organization
For families
Apply through your Catholic school and the Catholic School Office of the Diocese of Providence; awards follow the state income limit and need ranking.
For donors
Businesses apply to the RI Division of Taxation starting July 1 each year for a 75% credit (one year) or 90% credit (two-year commitment), then give to FACE within 120 days of approval. Demand exceeds the cap, so the state holds a drawing.
About F.A.C.E. of Rhode Island (Financial Aid for Children's Education)
- States served
- Rhode Island
- Who it serves
- Rhode Island students at Catholic schools from families at or below 250% of the federal poverty level, awarded in ranked order of need.
- Programs
- Rhode Island Tax Credits for Contributions to Scholarship Organizations
- Last checked
- Oct 13, 2026
Profile compiled from the organization’s site and official state lists. Each SGO sets its own rules and decides every application.
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