Davisville Free Library wins grant to grow

The Davisville Free Library in North Kingstown won a challenge grant to support its 2019 fundraising campaign. The library will receive $2,200 if it reaches its goal of $27,500. The library could receive an additional $935 if it exceeds the goal by $1,000.

“Our little community library is non-municipal and therefore we rely on the support of grantors like the Rose Fund to continue to provide library programs and services to our neighborhood,” said Sarah Ornstein, director.

The funding is through the Herman H. Rose Civic, Cultural and Media Access Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation.

"By providing the means to support libraries and other civic, cultural and literacy-focused organizations, we can bolster their position as community centers that encourage discussion around important topics," said philanthropist Herman Rose, who created the fund. Over the years, it has awarded more than $400,000 in grants.

The Rhode Island Foundation is the largest and most comprehensive funder of nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island. Working with generous and visionary donors, the Foundation raised $114 million and awarded $52 million in grants to organizations addressing the state’s most pressing issues and needs of diverse communities in 2018. Through leadership, fundraising and grantmaking activities, often in partnership with individuals and organizations, the Foundation is helping Rhode Island reach its true potential. For more information, visit rifoundation.org.