News and Publications
Browse through the Foundation's latest media releases, opinion pieces, publications, and event news.
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Newport educator honored with 2026 Black History Month Award
March 26, 2026
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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
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More than $270,000 available for services to Newport County residents
March 10, 2026
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Rhode Island Foundation awards a record-breaking $93 million in grants last year
February 27, 2026
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Nonprofits receive nearly $7 million in grants in alignment with the priorities of the Foundation’s Five-Year Action Plan
January 28, 2026
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Nonprofits receive $87,000 to provide services for RI’s LGBTQ+ communities
January 23, 2026
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Nonprofits receive $636,000 in grants to support animal welfare program
January 15, 2026
Commentary
Rhode Island Students Deserve a Funding System Built for Success
January 12, 2026
Publication
Equalizing Opportunity: Creating a Fair and Transparent Funding System for Rhode Island’s Public Schools
January 04, 2026
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