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

Publication

Community Foundations for Civic Health: Learning & Action in 2025 and Directions for 2026

April 13, 2026

Media release

Press Forward Rhode Island unveils priorities that will drive grantmaking to support local journalism

April 08, 2026

Media release

Nonprofits awarded $155,000 in grants for services to RI’s Black community

April 07, 2026

Media release

More than $4 million in scholarships available through Rhode Island Foundation

March 30, 2026

Commentary

Fair Funding for Rhode Island's Schools: What it means, Why it matters, and What you can do

March 27, 2026

Media release

Newport educator honored with 2026 Black History Month Award

March 26, 2026

Media release

Three local artists receive $30,000 MacColl Johnson Fellowships

March 25, 2026

Commentary

What St. Joseph's Day Can Teach Us About Being Neighbors

March 19, 2026

Nonprofits receive grants to provide urgent dental care focused on Providence children

March 18, 2026

Media release

More than $270,000 available for services to Newport County residents

March 10, 2026

Media release

Rhode Island Foundation awards a record-breaking $93 million in grants last year

February 27, 2026

Media release

Nonprofits receive nearly $7 million in grants in alignment with the priorities of the Foundation’s Five-Year Action Plan

January 28, 2026