R.I. announces new remote work grant program for business owners

Alexa Gagosz

October 30, 2020 2:32 pm

Screen Shot 2020-10-30 at 2.26.47 PM — RHODE ISLAND has created a new $5 million grant program to help businesses purchase hardware, software and internet access necessary for remote work. / COURTESY R.I. COMMERCE

PROVIDENCE – As Rhode Island continues to have a second surge in coronavirus cases, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo is encouraging business owners to allow employees to work from home and announced a new, $5 million grant program on Friday to help fund the purchase of hardware, software and internet access. “We’re encouraging all Rhode Islanders…