R.I. Foundation: Newport County nonprofits eligible for $250K in grants

NEWPORT – The Rhode Island Foundation said nonprofits serving Newport County’s six communities have until Feb. 18 to apply for more than $250,000 in grants.

The Newport County Fund offers awards of up to $10,000 in eight areas: arts and culture, children and families, education, economic security, environment, health, housing and basic human needs.

“This fund is focused on serving the unique needs of these communities. Collaborating with partners who have deep, local roots gives us the resources and context to address local priorities,” Adrian Bonéy, the foundation’s grantmaker for special programs, said in a statement.

Eligible uses include new program development, strengthening or expanding established programs and community or municipal planning or leadership. Applicants should focus on significant problems or opportunities, strategic partnerships or collaborations, innovation and measuring results, according to the foundation.

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These are annual grants; NCF does not make multi-year commitments.

The NCF has invested more than $2.8 million in funding programs and services for residents of Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth and Tiverton over the years.

Recent grant recipients include:

  • Day One, which received $10,000 to expand its work serving victims of sexual violence
  • Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties, which was awarded $5,000 to train staff on how to work with patients with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers
  • Newport Partnership for Families, which received $4,400 for a summer learning initiative, “Reading Reaps Rewards”

The NCF does not fund individuals or scholarships, medical research, debt reduction or fundraising. Grants may support faith-based organizations for secular programs or projects.

The NCF is supplemented by the Jamestown Community Fund and the Jamestown Fund for the Performing Arts.

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