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

Media release

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

March 21, 2025

Media release

$4 million in scholarships available through Rhode Island Foundation

March 20, 2025

Media release

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

Media release

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

Commentary

Reimagining philanthropy to meet the challenges of changing times

February 18, 2025

Media release

Press Forward chapter approved for Rhode Island

January 30, 2025

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Rhode Island Foundation partners with the Annenberg Institute, launches Blue Ribbon Commission to improve the state’s public education funding formula

January 24, 2025

Media release

Nonprofits receive $260,000 to help RI’ers stay housed this winter

January 10, 2025

Publication

Action Guide for Improving Civic Health in Rhode Island

December 16, 2024