Common Roots Foundation Awards $35,000 in Grants to Support 16 Organizations in the Greater Capital Region Since its beginning in 2020, more than $218,000 awarded in support of environmental sustainability, community wellness, and neighbors in need The Common Roots Foundation announced nearly $35,000 in grants awarded to 16 organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life throughout the Capital Region. With this latest round of awards, the Foundation–established in 2020 following a 2020 fire at