The Rhode Island Foundation works with philanthropic individuals and families who share goals for a stronger Rhode Island. The grants awarded to nonprofit organizations advance the Rhode Island Foundation’s mission in the state.
Resources
Department of Health
The Rhode Island Department of Health aims to prevent disease and to protect and promote the health and safety of the people of Rhode Island.
Grants.gov
This website is the source to find and apply for federal grants. Grants.gov does not provide personal financial assistance.
Federal Money
Barbara Floersh, 2013 This article in The Nonprofit Times discusses strategy and resources for competitive federal grant proposals. The author discusses the importance of research and planning while providing steps to start each of these processes.
Not a Harmless Drug: Prevention and Treatment of Marijuana Addiction
Rhode Island Student Assistance Services 2013 Conference Dr. Kevin Hill's presentation slides: reviews common issues related to marijuana such as its potential to be harmful and its addiction potential. He also reviews the latest research on marijuana, including...
Drug Free Communities Support Program
Office of National Drug Control Policy This federal grant program provides funding to community-based coalitions that organize to prevent youth substance use.
Public Health Toolkits
Health Resources in Action These toolkits aim to aid community health assessment, community health improvement planning, and health impact assessments.
Dying to Try It & Don’t Have Time for Pain
Rhode Island Student Assistance Services 2013 Conference Dr. John Femino's presentation slides: the prevalence of chronic pain in adolescents and adults; the genetic vulnerability and risk for addiction; and public health strategies for prevention, identification and...
Preventing Suicide: A Toolkit for High School Students
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration This publication assists high schools and school districts in designing and implementing strategies to prevent suicide and promote behavioral health. It includes tools to implement a multi-faceted suicide...
Crossing the Cultural Divide: Working with Latino Youth and their Families
Rhode Island Student Assistance Services 2013 Conference Dr. Lynn Hernandez's presentation slides: a summary of national and Rhode Island data regarding alcohol and drug use and their associated risks among Hispanic/Latino adolescents. The underlying interpersonal,...