Tag: Jessica David
R.I. Foundation launches initiative to develop recommendations for state on stimulus...
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation announced Wednesday that, with the support of the Economic Progress Institute and the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council,...
Strength in numbers? Some struggling nonprofits eye an alliance
While many nonprofits are fighting for survival amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Steamship Historical Society of America knows better than most what it is...
Five Questions with Jessica David
Jessica David | Board chair, Roger Williams Park Conservancy
1. Roger Williams Park is referred to as the “People’s Park.” How did it get...
R.I. Foundation to launch grant program to encourage census participation
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Foundation announced Tuesday that it will offer local organizations through the Rhode Island Census 2020 Fund $425,000 in grants...
R.I. Foundation distributes $385K in grants to projects in 26 communities
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation has awarded $385,000 in grants to fund more than 40 neighborhood-based projects in 26 cities and towns, including...
6 R.I. students awarded scholarships that honor Roger Williams
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation has awarded scholarships to six Rhode Island high school students who will start college next fall. The winners...
Get opportunity zones right
A new government incentive to encourage private investment where it is most needed presents tremendous potential in Rhode Island.
The incentive comes in the form...
Rhode Island Foundation awards record $52M in 2018
PROVIDENCE - The Rhode Island Foundation awarded $52 million in grants to more than 1,800 nonprofit organizations in 2018, according to the foundation Monday.
The...
Rhode Island Foundation offers scholarships honoring Roger Williams
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation invites high school seniors to apply for the latest round of Carter Roger Williams Initiative college scholarships in...
RISBDC, R.I. Foundation launch non-tech-related Growth Hub
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – A new funding outlet for non-technology-related small businesses is now available to Rhode Island companies looking to grow, thanks to a...
