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Browse through the Foundation's latest media releases, opinion pieces, publications, and event news.

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Nonprofits receive $1.2 million in grants to help Rhode Islanders weather the loss of services due to federal funding cuts

May 22, 2025

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Nonprofits can apply for nearly $2.5 million for opioid use recovery and support services

May 08, 2025

Community news

Funding Public K-12 Education in Rhode Island: Conversation Toolkit

April 24, 2025

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Rhode Island Foundation partners with the Institute for Nonprofit Practice to strengthen the nonprofit, public and social enterprise workforce

March 31, 2025

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$3 million earmarked to help nonprofits weather federal funding freeze and cuts

March 27, 2025

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Rhode Island Foundation awards $30,000 fellowships to three RI writers

March 21, 2025

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$4 million in scholarships available through Rhode Island Foundation

March 20, 2025

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Rhode Island Foundation awards nearly $87 million in grants in 2024

March 13, 2025

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$220,000 in grants available to nonprofits serving Newport County residents

March 04, 2025

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Rhode Island Foundation appoints Anna Cano Morales as Vice President of Equity and Inclusion

February 27, 2025

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Rhode Island Foundation honors Rose Weaver with 2025 Black History Month Award

February 27, 2025

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Nonprofits awarded nearly $130,000 in grants for services to RI’s Black community 

February 27, 2025