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Rhode Island Foundation Blog

We are proud to be part of the Rhode Island community! Follow our blog for the latest news and occasional commentary about what’s happening at the Foundation and around our great state.

Donor stories, Philanthropy

SouthSide Elementary Charter School Fund »

By Jean Cohoon / July 28, 2016

SouthSide Elementary Charter School provides its young students with a solid step toward college, while emphasizing community engagement and leadership.

Arts, Grants

TGIF at the Newport Jazz Festival »

By Chris Barnett / July 27, 2016

There once again will be a third day of performances at the Newport Jazz Festival this year. Our $30,000 grant will help showcase emerging artists and future stars this Friday at Fort Adams State Park.

Civic Leadership Fund, Philanthropy

Philanthropy inspires us »

By Jim Sanzi / July 26, 2016

Last week, we invited five of our partners who are passionate about giving and actively engaged in philanthropy - Linda Fain, Malcolm Farmer III, Alan Harlam, Bhikhaji Maneckji, and Anne Sage - to share their unique stories and experiences.

Grants, News and media, Press release

Grants fund services for LGBTQ RI'ers »

By Chris Barnett / July 22, 2016

This important work is enhanced by strengthening alliances between nonprofits working to address the most critical needs of Rhode Island’s LGBTQ communities, including investments in health, education and the arts, as well as issues critical to young and elderly members of the community.

Donor stories, Philanthropy

Alliance Française of Providence Endowment Fund »

By Jean Cohoon / July 20, 2016

“The Alliance Française of Providence has been a beacon of French culture, language, and ‘art de vivre’ in Rhode Island for more than 115 years." - Dominique Gregoire, executive director

Education, Grants

Seeding innovation in Rhode Island's schools »

By / July 11, 2016

What do we mean when we say “innovation” in the education context? To us, innovative approaches in education are those new ideas that hold transformative promise to produce measurable results for a specific need in a sustainable and replicable way.

News and media, Press release

Arianne Corrente named communications director »

By Chris Barnett / July 6, 2016

“Arianne has a wealth of experience in the nonprofit and public sectors.”

Grants, Health, Healthy Lives, News and media, Press release

Nonprofits can apply for nearly $300,000 to improve health care »

By Chris Barnett / July 5, 2016

Nonprofit organizations have until Aug. 29 to apply for grants to improve primary health care and health outcomes. Nearly $300,000 is available for distribution, with approximately 6 to 10 awards anticipated.

Grants, News and media, Press release

Nonprofits share $259,000 to serve Newport County residents »

By Chris Barnett / July 1, 2016

Forty organizations serving Newport County residents will share $259,000. The grants will underwrite a host of programs ranging from job readiness training and after-school activities to preventing relationship violence and stocking food pantries.

Making science come alive Posted last month
Thanks to our Carter Spark Grant, Narragansett Elementary School students just learned a lot about life around Narragansett Bay. Special education teacher Karen Festa used the grant to bring Save the Bay’s living “Bay Classroom Experience” to school.
Roger Williams' ideals come to life in scholarship recipients Posted last month
The Rhode Island Foundation is sending seven high school seniors off to college with scholarships honoring Roger Williams, the state’s founding father.The four-year, renewable scholarships are through the Carter Roger Williams Initiative, which was launched last year by philanthropists Letitia and the late John Carter.
Carter fellowships inspire innovation Posted 3 months ago
The recipients will receive $200,000 over four years to test and implement their proposals to dramatically improve life in Rhode Island thanks to the generosity of philanthropists Letitia and the late John Carter.
Grants will improve health of RI'ers Posted 3 months ago
Our RIGHA Foundation Fund awards more than $280,000 in grants to promote primary health care.
Introducing moves to fuel growth and expansion Posted 4 months ago
We are launching a new grantmaking opportunity, refining our strategic priorities, adopting impact targets and adding new staff positions to support work with partners, donors, nonprofits and community leaders.