Posts Tagged ‘nonprofits’
40 Rhode Island nonprofits receive grants from Bank Rhode Island (BankRI)
Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) has awarded $100,725 in charitable grants to local nonprofits. In total, forty organizations throughout the state have received funding to support community programs that provide basic needs assistance, education to youth, workforce development, summer camp scholarships, health and wellness services, and more. Operation Stand Down Rhode Island is among the grant recipients,…
Read MoreUnited Way of RI: The State of Rhode Island’s Nonprofit Sector, employing 1 in 5
New survey by United Way underscores ongoing challenges facing RI’s nonprofits, critical need for investments in the state’s Human Services infrastructure Nonprofits are critical economic and workforce engines that employ nearly 1 in 5 Rhode Islanders and are the backbone of countless community programs and services Newly released survey results of Rhode Island nonprofits paints…
Read MoreRI nonprofits: Deadline to register for United Way 401Gives
Friday is the Deadline for Nonprofits to Register for 401Gives – More organizations expected to participate than ever before as the state’s largest nonprofit philanthropic effort aims to raise $4 million+ in a single day April 1st – and with it, 401Gives – is just around the corner, and United Way of Rhode Island is reminding…
Read MoreDave Kane and Carriage Inn team up to help nonprofits fundraise – and have FUN
Dave Kane & The Carriage Inn are inviting nonprofits to take advantage of an exciting, no risk, fundraising opportunity. Kane explains: Everyone knows that raising money for a non-profit organization can be difficult, time consuming, expensive and unsuccessful. Many times these efforts can actually result in financial loss. That’s why we are offering “Just for…
Read MoreNonprofits: Register now to participate in United Way’s 401Gives philanthropy event
The state’s largest philanthropic effort in support of the nonprofit sector returns on April 1 for 5th Anniversary 401Gives is returning on Monday, April 1, and United Way of Rhode Island invites all local nonprofits to participate and raise funds to support their mission-driven work. This year’s 401Gives is the 5th anniversary of what is…
Read MoreBankRI grants support work of 23 Rhode Island nonprofits
Twenty-three Rhode Island nonprofits have received funding to support their work from Bank Rhode Island (BankRI). With a particular focus on programs that advance educational opportunities for at-risk populations, human services, and civic organizations improving our communities, the bank has awarded $89,885 in charitable grants. “This is an especially challenging time for nonprofits and an…
Read MoreRhode Island Foundation increases its grants by 50% to respond to rising costs of services
The nearly 50 percent boost in funding for two of the Foundation’s grant programs is helping nonprofits cope with rising costs of basic services for Rhode Islanders in need The Rhode Island Foundation is responding to the surge in the cost of housing, food and other staples with a nearly 50 percent increase in funding for two…
Read MoreChamplin Foundation’s $9.6 Million awards to RI nonprofits includes three for $1 Million
Champlin Foundation Awards $9.6 Million to Nonprofits Statewide, Including Three $1 Million Grant Recipients The Champlin Foundation announced today more than $9.6 million in capital funding, including three exciting $1 million grants awarded to the Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum, Crossroads Rhode Island, and the Boys and Girls Club of Providence. The 87 nonprofit organizations receiving funding in this…
Read MoreRI Foundation $10,000 Community Grants application open
Local libraries, schools, neighborhood groups and nonprofits have until March 31 to apply The Rhode Island Foundation is offering local libraries, schools, neighborhood groups and nonprofit organizations grants of up to $10,000 to fund proposals that bring people together as a community. March 31 is the deadline to apply. “We are looking for ideas that will enhance…
Read MoreBankRI makes grants to 26 local nonprofits
In its fifth round of charitable funding this year, Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) has awarded $80,450 in grants to 26 local nonprofits. The funds are earmarked to support educational opportunities for underserved youth and human services programs that help individuals and families with basic needs. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000. “This [past] year, much…
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