RI Foundation offering $10,000 grants for projects that serve community

Posted 3/3/20

The Rhode Island Foundation is offering local libraries, schools, municipal agencies and nonprofit groups grants of up to $10,000 to fund proposals that bring people together as a community. March 13 …

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RI Foundation offering $10,000 grants for projects that serve community

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The Rhode Island Foundation is offering local libraries, schools, municipal agencies and nonprofit groups grants of up to $10,000 to fund proposals that bring people together as a community. March 13 is the deadline to apply. 

"Community is created at the intersection of people, places and traditions. Our goal is to make unique and important things happen that will enliven neighborhoods and build lasting bonds," said Jessica David, the Foundation's executive vice president of strategy and community investments.

Since launching the Community Grants program in 2016, the Foundation has awarded $1.5 million to hundreds of projects across Rhode Island. Previous grants have supported community gardens, interpretative signage, walking tours, artistic performances and public art.

Past winners include the House of Hope Community Development Corporation in Warwick, which received $9,460 for a community garden on Fair Street; Friends of Salter Grove in Warwick, which received $10,000 for playground improvements; the city of Warwick, which received $10,000 for improvements to Apponaug Village.

"We look for proposals that will improve the quality of life, build relationships and increase connections to place within a neighborhood or municipality," said David.

Proposals should spark community engagement at the local level, be easily accessible, create new or enhance existing partnerships, be relevant to the particular community, promote the role of shared public spaces as local anchors, be doable and demonstrate a meaningful impact.

Priority will be given to proposals that include community support such as matching grants, the participation of volunteers and donated space or other forms of in-kind contributions.

While both new initiatives and enhancements to existing projects are eligible, the grants are intended to support one-time costs and expenses. Applicants will not be eligible for renewed funding for the same project in future years. Capital campaigns, endowments, for-profit entities, individuals, political groups and lobbying efforts are not eligible.

The Rhode Island Foundation is the largest and most comprehensive funder of nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island. Through leadership, fundraising and grant-making activities, often in partnership with individuals and organizations, the Foundation is helping Rhode Island reach its true potential. For more information about applying for a Community Grant, visit rifoundation.org.

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