City of Providence Accepting Dexter Donation Grant Applications Until February 22

Charitable fund distributes grants to local community and nonprofit agencies.

Mayor Angel Taveras today announced the City is accepting grant applications for the Dexter Donation charitable fund through Friday, February 22, 2013.

The fund, established in 1824 in the will of philanthropist Ebenezer Knight Dexter, provides grants to nonprofit organizations that provide food, clothing, shelter, healthcare and other services to the citizens of Providence.

"The Dexter Donation Fund provides financial support to many vital neighborhood groups, social service agencies and faith-based organizations. I encourage all eligible organizations to apply for a grant," said Mayor Taveras.

Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations that serve Providence residents are eligible to apply. Faith-based organizations may submit applications for any non-sectarian programs they administer.

The Dexter Donation grant application is available at the City Clerk's office in City Hall, or online at the City's website, www.providenceri.com/dexter. Completed applications must be received by mail or delivered to the City Clerk's Office at Providence City Hall. The application deadline is February 22, at 4:30PM.

In 2012, 92 local organizations were awarded grants from the Dexter Donation.

For additional information about the Dexter Donation Trust and its history, please visit www.providenceri.com/dexter.