Sixty-two nonprofit organizations serving Newport County received a total of $375,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation to support programs ranging from educational initiatives and housing assistance to food pantries and arts activities. The funding comes through the foundation’s Newport County Fund, which provides grants of up to $10,000 to strengthen existing programs, support […]
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Rhode Island Foundation earmarks $3 million to help nonprofits weather federal funding freeze and cuts
The Rhode Island Foundation today announced it will award $3 million in grants to help Rhode Island nonprofits affected by the loss of federal funding due to recent actions in Washington. “We understand the harm these policies may pose to the work of our nonprofit partners, and most importantly, to the thousands of Rhode Islanders […]
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Rhode Island Foundation awards $69,500 in grants to Newport County nonprofits for animal care
Three area nonprofits are among the organizations that will receive $550,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation. The funding will support a range of uses, including low-cost vet care for pets in low-income households, educational programs, and caring for rescued farm animals. “The delight that pets bring to our lives carries over into our […]
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Rhode Island Foundation offering grants to serve Rhode Island’s Black community
The Rhode Island Foundation today announced that it is offering more than $100,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations that serve the state’s Black community, particularly organizations that have significant Black representation among their staff and board of directors. The deadline to apply for funding from the Foundation’s Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund is Sept. 8. “Our […]
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Leadership program looking for future leaders of color in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Foundation is accepting applications for the 2022 class of its Equity Leadership Initiative (ELI). The deadline to apply is Friday, April 15. The goal is to build a pipeline of leaders of color for positions of influence across the state. “ELI seeks to advance people of color in greater leadership and decision-making positions within […]
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Rhode Island Foundation offering $10,000 grants for community projects
The Rhode Island Foundation is offering local libraries, schools, municipal agencies and nonprofit groups grants of up to $10,000 to fund proposals that bring people together as a community. March 12 is the deadline to apply. “We are looking for proposals that will enhance the quality of life, form relationships, and increase connections. Our goal […]