$3 Million Earmarked to Help Nonprofits Weather Federal Funding Freeze and Cuts
Washington’s recent actions threaten health care, housing, education, public safety, jobs, and the food pantries that Rhode Islanders depend on. The Rhode Island Foundation will award $3 million in grants to help Rhode Island nonprofits affected by the loss of federal funding due to recent actions in Washington. “We understand the harm these policies may pose to the work of our nonprofit partners, and most importantly, to the thousands of Rhode Islanders they serve each day,” said David N. Cicilline,
$4 Million in Scholarships Available through Rhode Island Foundation
At the time of year when colleges are sending out their financial aid packages, $4 million in scholarships is available through the Rhode Island Foundation. “Our scholarships can help students and their families bridge gaps that might seem overwhelming,” said David N. Cicilline, the Foundation’s president and CEO. “This aid can make dreams come true for the students who get the help and the donors who make it possible. The results of their generosity will be felt for years as these young people make their
