Tag: American Rescue Plan Act
WINDFALL WOES: Some R.I. communities slow to deploy ARPA millions before...
When Rhode Island cities and towns were awarded more than $500 million in COVID-19 relief money three years ago, it was a welcome infusion...
United Way awards $1.5M in equity fund grants
PROVIDENCE – Fifteen organizations will share $1.5 million in grants from the Providence Equity Fund at the United Way of Rhode Island, the nonprofit...
PRICE POINTS: Where in R.I. have home sale prices soared the...
Max and Connie Silvia had been on the hunt for a house in the Providence area for several years while living in a triple-decker...
State awards 7 municipalities $26.9M in community learning center grants
PROVIDENCE – Seven municipalities received a combined $26.9 million in community learning center municipal grants to support capital projects as part of Rhode Island’s...
Pryor to step down as R.I. housing secretary next month
PROVIDENCE – Stefan Pryor is stepping down next month from his post as Rhode Island’s housing secretary to take a job outside of government.
Olivia...
‘We need help right now’: AS220 seeking $100K by June 30...
PROVIDENCE – The financial picture that is being painted at AS220 is not a pretty one.
And the nonprofit that supports local youth artists on...
Developers across state receive $102M for various housing, community construction projects
PROVIDENCE – State elected and housing officials on May 16 approved more than $102 million in funding awards for various housing construction, preservation and...
$61.7M credit initiative slow to deploy money
In today’s economy, Anthony Ramon would have had a tough time securing a mortgage to buy a commercial building on Cranston’s Park Avenue, if...
Providence introduces new home repair program for low-income residents
PROVIDENCE – A new city-run program will help low-income residents who have incurred multiple housing code violations make essential repairs to their homes at...
R.I. Black Business Association’s new HQ now open
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Black Business Association’s new home is now open for business.
The nonprofit that supports the advancement of Black- and minority-owned...