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BankNewport is proud to continue its longstanding tradition of supporting organizations that strengthen and uplift our communities.
These grants will support over 45 organizations throughout Rhode Island that assist with arts and culture, basic needs, children and families, economic security, education, food security, healthy lives, and housing.
The grants will be awarded to the Battle of Rhode Island 1778 Association, to support its Living History event and digital outreach program, and the Rhode Island Philharmonic for its LinkUp music literacy program.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Building resilient health systems: adapting to climate change.WHO defines climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable healthcare facilities.Vietnam is digitising various parts of its healthcare...more
Universal Music Latino and Arthouse achieves back-to-back wins in the prestigious Best New Artist category at the Latin GRAMMY Award for two consecutive years.The partnership is a beacon of...more
Wilberforce University's Hounds of Sound marching band has emerged as a powerhouse.The program has grown remarkably from 112 students to nearly 200 musicians over the last few years.Director Virgil...more
Between the Lines is based on a young-adult novel by Timothy Allen McDonald and Jody Picoult.The musical follows Delilah, an outsider in a new school, trying to cope with her parents' recent...more
The Taste of Mesa is an annual event hosted by the Mesa Culinary Arts Management Program.It offers a glimpse into the talents and skills of the culinary students through competitions and...more
Creative Careers Week runs from 18 to 22 November.Event aims to encourage young people to consider a career in the arts.More than 300 young people will attend workshops and hear from professionals...more
The Rural Urban Exchange program brings arts education to children in the region that suffered losses during the flood in July of 2022.The initiative focuses on fostering trust and providing a...more
Josh Mimbs, Cross Creek Elementary's Digital Learning Specialist, shared innovative ways to incorporate technology into fine arts education.Mimbs identified a need for more digital learning resources...more
Darrell Steinberg is the new mayor of Sacramento, California.He has pledged to grow the city's arts and culture community.The Creative Edge Plan, adopted by the Sacramento City Council in 2018, put...more
BankNewport is proud to continue its longstanding tradition of supporting organizations that strengthen and uplift our communities.These grants will support over 45 organizations throughout Rhode...more
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Change in the World of Work and Enterprise: Get Young People Into Work
The position young people are dealt with can be complex, and yet the entire economic system is still focused for an age that’s almost gone astray. The solution? Promoting social enterprise and getting these young people integrated into work.
