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Foundation: Rhode Island Foundation
Westerly residents Jasper Gitzendanner, Nia Alves, and Jes Smith were named to the deana€™s list at Emerson College for the fall 2024 semester.EunYoung Lee has joined the faculty at the...more

Mark Allan Appointed Interim Executive Director of Waterfire Providence
Foundation: Rhode Island Foundation
Mark Allan will focus on strategic planning, enhancing organizational efficiency, strengthening external relations, and improving financial management.The move comes as WaterFire prepares for its...more

Rhode Island Foundation Giving $3 Million to Local Non-Profits Affected by Trump Cuts
Foundation: Rhode Island Foundation
The money will go towards organizations affected by the loss of federal funding by the Trump administration.$1 million in grants will be awarded through the RI Foundation's Community Partner...more

Portsmouth Groups Can Apply For $220000 in Grants
Foundation: Rhode Island Foundation
Portsmouth groups can apply for $220,000 in grants.The Rhode Island Foundation is offering grants of up to $10,000.John's Lodge Food Bank received $7,500 to stock its food pantry.The Eastern Rhode...more

Grant Aims to Keep Newport Food Pantries, Meal Sites Stocked. How You Can Help
Foundation: Rhode Island Foundation
RI Foundation grants aid Newport food banks, meal sites.Grant aims to keep Newport food pantries and meal sites stocked.RI Foundation matching every donation the public makes to Trinity Rep during...more

Sixth Annual Stormwater Innovation Expo to Explore Partnerships for Statewide Climate Resilience
Foundation: Rhode Island Foundation
When it comes to dealing with the effects of climate change, Rhode Island is no stranger to extreme weatherbut the state is now trying to do something about it, the Providence Journal...more

Rhode Island's Green Infrastructure Coalition to Host Stormwater Innovation Expo
Foundation: Rhode Island Foundation
Experts to discuss partnerships for managing stormwater in Rhode Island.Summit's theme highlights the importance of partnerships between a wide range of organizations.Stormwater Innovation Expo 2024...more

More Than A Dozen Newport County Nonprofits Receive $400000 in Grants From Rhode ...
Foundation: Rhode Island Foundation
More Than a Dozen Newport County Nonprofits Receive $400,000 in Grants from the Rhode Island Foundation.The funds will support family-friendly events and educational programs focused on bicycle...more

R.I. Foundation Awards $360K to 15 Medical Research Projects
Foundation: Rhode Island Foundation
Love is in the air, at least when it comes to the research projects funded by the Rhode Island Foundation. The nonprofit has awarded more than $360,000 in seed funding to 15 medical research...more

Newport County Residents Invited to Share Input at Free Community Dinner April 16
Foundation: Rhode Island Foundation
"We want to hear what matters most to you." That's the message from the president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation, which is hosting a series of community dinners across the state to hear...more