Sixty-two nonprofit organizations serving Newport County received a total of $375,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation to support programs ranging from educational initiatives and housing assistance to food pantries and arts activities.
The funding comes through the foundation’s Newport County Fund, which provides grants of up to $10,000 to strengthen existing programs, support new projects, and foster community partnerships across Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton.
“We are fortunate to be able to help our partners carry out their critical work,” said David N. Cicilline, the foundation’s president and CEO. “We are grateful for the dedicated donors who make it possible for us to support nonprofits that are on the frontlines of serving the needs of their communities.”…