THE RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION announced $400,000 in grants for playgrounds, community gardens and other neighborhood-based projects throughout the state. Foundation CEO Neil D. Steinberg says the funding will produce places to gather, create friendships and inspire new collaborations. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION
PROVIDENCE - From shared gardens to playground expansion, 47 projects across 25 Rhode Island cities and towns are receiving a total $400,000 in grants to fund neighborhood-based, community-building projects. “Our grants will produce places to gather, create friendships and inspire new collaborations that will build community connections all over our state,” said Neil D. Steinberg,…