Tag: Federal Funding
4 R.I. fire departments get $5.2M for hiring, equipment
PROVIDENCE – Four Rhode Island fire departments were awarded $5.2 million in federal funding to help reduce response time and improve safety, the state’s...
R.I. receives $6.65M in federal funds for home energy assistance
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is receiving $6.65 million in federal funding to help reduce home energy costs, Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., announced Wednesday.
Reed said...
R.I. Air National Guard receiving $46M in federal funds for new...
NORTH KINGSTOWN – The Rhode Island Air National Guard is receiving $46 million in federal funding to build a state-of-the-art headquarters at Quonset Air...
McKee commits $9.5M for residents experiencing housing insecurity
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee and the R.I. Department of Housing on Friday committed $9.5 million in federal funding to support state residents...
R.I. farmers, tree growers part of ‘climate-smart’ projects
PROVIDENCE – Three multistate projects that will benefit Rhode Island farmers, tree growers and consumers will share $135 million in federal funding, U.S. Sen....
$82.5M federal grant awarded for Pell Bridge upgrades
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority was awarded $82.5 million in federal funding for upgrades to the Claiborne Pell Bridge in...
RIPEC report warns of increasing general revenue spending trend
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council is warning state policymakers about an increasing trend in general revenue spending, while calling for the...
R.I. seafood industry getting nearly $400K in aid
PROVIDENCE – Nearly $400,000 in federal funding is on the way to help Rhode Island’s seafood industry recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the state's...
State leaders agree to invest $119M to aid small bizs, human...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Monday announced that $119 million in federal aid from the American Rescue Plan Act will be spent...
R.I. tourism leaders excited about $10.6M from feds to boost industry
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island's tourism leaders are excited about the Ocean State's $10.6 million in federal grant funding available to devote to tourism, travel...
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