How big the little things are

In Newport County, one fund changes many aspects of the community

By Adrian Bonéy, grant programs officer

A safe place for families in need of shelter. Accessible education and career training. The promise of a warm meal.

These basic resources help keep vulnerable communities afloat. For over two decades, the Newport County Fund (NCF) has supported nonprofit organizations that work tirelessly to do just that. Serving the six areas that make up Newport County—Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton—the Fund offers micro-grants of up to $10,000 where even a relatively small amount of money can be of significant assistance.

A group of Newport County residents work with the Foundation to recommend which organizations are most in need of support. Grants fund activities ranging from emergency housing and distance learning to job training and food pantries. Over the years, the Fund has invested nearly $5 million in programs and services for residents of Newport County.