Grants & funding in Rhode Island local government
What Rhode Island city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about grants & funding — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
160 Rhode Island meetings since 2024 covered grants & funding. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Rhode Island with the most grants & funding activity
- Lincoln, RI (46)
- Foster, RI (15)
- New Shoreham, RI (14)
- South Kingstown, RI (14)
- Coventry, RI (10)
- City of Newport, RI (7)
- Richmond, RI (7)
- Westerly, RI (7)
- Middletown, RI (6)
- Portsmouth, RI (5)
- Scituate, RI (5)
- Barrington, RI (4)
Latest matching meetings
Council to hold public hearing on CDBG grant for Mumford Manor repairs
The Newport City Council will hold a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant application for Mumford Manor at 39 Farewell Street. The agenda includes consent items such as special event permits, waste hauler license renewals, and commission resignations. Action items cover parking changes on South…
Middletown Council to vote on library renovations and road grants
The Town Council will discuss library renovation subcontracts and a $250,000 grant for Third Beach Road. The meeting includes an executive session on land acquisition at West Main Road and collective bargaining with TEAMSTERS.
Public hearing on CDBG application for Mumford Manor at 39 Farewell Street
The council will hold a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant application for Mumford Manor (39 Farewell Street). Other action items include ordinance revisions for parking on South Baptist Street and one-way designation on Bridge Street, acceptance of a $321,600 FHWA grant for safety, and a contract…
Town Council to swear in new member and review Block Island School construction
The council will administer the oath of office for a newly appointed member. It will receive an update from the Architectural & Engineering team on the Block Island School construction, covering schedule, concept development, and next steps. The body will also discuss challenges, funding, timeline, and key milestones…
Lincoln Centralized Rescue & Learning Center construction update
The Building Committee is reviewing progress on the new rescue and learning center. Discussion includes construction costs, furniture procurement, and site work such as ledge removal.
Council to consider adjusting non-owner occupied tax rate
The Newport City Council will vote on a resolution to adjust the non-owner occupied residential tax rate and consider multiple action items including large FEMA flood resiliency grants, contracts for software and services, and sidewalk improvements. The agenda also includes special event licenses, a sound variance…
CRDA to vote on using APRA funds for lake management plan
The Coventry Redevelopment Agency will discuss and possibly vote on using pond-designated APRA funds to develop a lake management plan. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment on docketed items.
Town Council to authorize funding for Bay Spring Community Center renovation
The Barrington Town Council will discuss and act on authorizing additional funding for the construction and architectural services of the Bay Spring Community Center renovation project. The meeting also includes a discussion on audit services and a public comment period.
Middletown Town Council to consider $1.63M in library renovation grants
The Town Council will discuss awarding a security system contract for the Middle-High School and accepting over $1.6 million in grants and donations for library renovations. The body will also hold a public hearing on a liquor license transfer and consider ordinances regarding beach parking fees and zoning.
Police station committee discusses budget, grants, and project progress
The Foster Police Station Building Committee will review project progress, budget updates, and grant applications. The meeting will also cover security vendors and next steps for the project.
Town Council to discuss zoning ordinance amendments and Old Harbor Dock parking
The New Shoreham Town Council will meet to discuss proposed zoning ordinance amendments with the Planning Board and a land use attorney. The council will also act on parking considerations for Old Harbor Dock and swear in a new member.
Council hears FY 2026/27 General Fund budget and school Essentials funding request
The Cumberland Town Council held a public hearing on Ordinance #26-12 to adopt the operating budget for the General Fund for fiscal year 2026/27. The agenda included the superintendent’s presentation of the school department budget and a request for $558,000 to fund the Essentials tier‑2 intervention program. Council…
Commission to approve funding and vendor participation for Foster's 250th anniversary celebration
The Foster 250th Anniversary Commission will discuss and vote on funding from a Rhode Island 250 grant, approve payments, and authorize participation by historical reenactment groups Tew's Company and Dr. Dan.
Conservation Commission considers sewer, stormwater, and forest management
The Coventry Conservation Commission will discuss and potentially act on several old business items, including sewer development, stormwater management at Upper Dam Pond, and a forest management plan for fire safety. They will also review lake updates, grant opportunities, and weed abatement, along with new business…
Parks and Recreation Commission discusses park updates and field issues
The commission will review reports from the Director and Commissioner. Discussion includes spring sports preparation, the Manville Park Grant status, and Fairlawn Pickleball Courts.
Newport City Council to hear Comprehensive Plan Update
The Newport City Council will meet to consider a consent calendar approving multiple special events, license renewals, and communications, including a request to light City Hall teal for Alzheimer's awareness. The council will also hear an update on the Comprehensive Plan from Interface Studio, act on several…
Update on Lincoln Centralized Rescue & Learning Center construction
The Building Committee is reviewing progress on the new rescue and learning center. Discussions include site work, electrical installations, and coordination of furniture and IT equipment procurement.
Library Board discusses Community Learning Center parking lot expansion
The Library Board of Trustees will review programming recaps and upcoming events. The meeting includes updates on Community Learning Center projects and a grant from the RI Foundation Mary LeMoine Potter Fund.
Town Council to consider Homestead Exemption Program and Senior Center parking project
The Town Council will discuss the development of a Homestead Exemption Program and hold public hearings for three liquor license applications. The body will also consider several contracts for infrastructure, public safety equipment, and facility maintenance.
Council to hear noise variance for Common Fence Point block party
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on a request to allow amplified music at a block party on July 11 at 933 Anthony Road. They will also discuss an update on ARPA funds, consider a request to expand the Pension Committee's role to include general fund investments, and review a report on Melville Park…
Town Council to review draft Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
The Town Council will discuss and potentially vote on the draft budget recommended by the Budget Committee. This budget is intended for presentation to voters at the Financial Town Meeting on June 2, 2026.
Town approves $115,000 sewer grant for West Beach Road design
The New Shoreham Town Council will discuss collective bargaining negotiations with the town employee association, acknowledge the loss of the police department K9, and vote on several consent agenda items. The consent agenda includes approval of a $100,000 recreational grant for pickleball courts and a $115,000 sewer…
Budget Board discusses fiscal year 2026 and 2027 budgets
The Budget Board will review the current fiscal year 2026 budgets. The meeting also includes discussions regarding municipal and education budgets for fiscal year 2027.
Foster 250 Committee plans June celebration, discusses grant and May tea
The committee will review progress on the 'Foster Celebrates 250' event scheduled for June 27–28, 2026. They will discuss receipt of a pending RI250 grant, finalize details for the Colonial Tea on May 17, and consider engaging performers and community partners. Action items include approving fundraising materials…
Building Committee reviews Lincoln Centralized Rescue & Learning Center progress
The Building Committee is reviewing construction updates, budget status, and grant compliance for the new rescue and learning center. Discussion includes upcoming pay applications, furniture procurement, and site safety.
Council weighs $1.48 million EPA water‑main grant and related contracts
The Town Council will hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters, pending litigation, and potential real‑estate transactions. In the open session, councilors will approve minutes, consider appointments to the Economic Development Commission and Land Trust, and vote on several new licenses. They will also…
Commission to weigh policy on sex offender access to parks, ARPA-funded projects
The Recreation Commission will consider a proposed policy restricting registered sex offenders from accessing municipal facilities and parks, and vote on authorizing ARPA funding for the Saugatucket Park improvement project. Updates on the Old Mountain Field project and reports on other ARPA-funded projects are also…
Building Committee reviews $201M school project budget and NEVI grant funding
The Middletown Building Committee will receive updates on the middle/high school construction, including NE‑CHPS certification progress and furniture design plans. A detailed budget showing $201,234,059 in total funding, with a $249,751 NEVI grant, will be presented. The committee will also hear status on the NEVI…
Town Council adopts zoning amendment regarding basement area calculations
The New Shoreham Town Council approved a zoning amendment to remove finished and unfinished basements from residential floor area calculations. The body also authorized a grant for pumpouts and appointed members to the water and sewer commissions.
Committee plans Foster's 250th celebration for June 27-28
The 250th Committee will discuss fundraising, event programming, and outreach for the 'Foster Celebrates 250' event on June 27-28, 2026. Decisions include hiring Atwater-Donnelly for a performance and printing 25 yard signs at $13 each. The committee will also review the RI250 grant status and coordinate with the Town…
City Council to hold public hearing on police department JAG/Byrne Grant request
The Central Falls City Council will consider several items, including approving the March 9, 2026 meeting minutes and a mayoral proclamation naming April 24, 2026 Arbor Day. The council will vote on six appointments to the Youth Opportunity Council and hear a public presentation on the police department's 2024…
Council to vote on $358K in high school corridor finish upgrades
The Town Council will hold a closed executive session on collective bargaining, real property acquisition, and litigation before the regular session. In open session, they will consider interviews for commission and board appointments, consent agenda items for license renewals and transfers, and multiple new business…
Council to approve PACE program and C‑PACE agreement with RI Infrastructure Bank
The Town Council will vote on a resolution designating Scituate as a PACE municipality and approving a C‑PACE agreement with the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank. Additional items include hiring a Public Works laborer, extending a paving contract, purchasing a fire skid unit, and authorizing the Rotary Club to use…
Planning Board to review CDBG grant for recovery housing at 79 East Main Road
The board will consider a resolution certifying the town's Community Development Block Grant application for recovery housing at 79 East Main Road, run by Community Blessings, as consistent with local plans. They will also receive a progress report on the Elm Street/Portsmouth Heights subdivision and hear…
Parks and Recreation Commission to discuss new playgrounds and sports prep
The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review reports and discuss the status of the Manville Park Grant. The body will also address the opening of Fairlawn Pickleball Courts and new playgrounds at Saylesville and Lonsdale Park.
Conservation Commission to review composting grant and plan education events
The Richmond Conservation Commission will discuss the status of a RIDEM funding grant for a composting facility and finalize plans for two public education events on composting and black bears. They will also finalize Earth Day event planning and review habitat restoration activities on town property. A summary of the…
Public hearing on Town Council's preliminary budget for FY 2026-2027
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on its preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, with School Committee participation, covering all funds. The Council also considers a resolution to authorize letters of support for federal Community Project Funding requests, including the Downtown Wakefield Main Street…
Police station building committee to review project progress and budget
The Foster Police Station Building Committee will meet to discuss updates on the construction project, including budget status and grant applications. They will also address any impediments to progress and outline next steps.
Budget Board approves $1.123 million pay application for Lincoln EMS/Rescue Center
The Lincoln Budget Board met to review the Centralized Rescue/Learning Center project. Attendees discussed safety updates, permit status, schedule progress, and procurement items. The board approved March pay applications totaling $1,138,? (Ahlborg $1,123,593; Downe's $11,550; SES $3,710). The meeting also included…
Old Tower Hill Road re-zoning plan to be presented to Town Council on April 9
The Economic Development Commission will discuss the upcoming April 9 Town Council presentation on the Old Tower Hill Road re-zoning proposed by Able City East. They will also review correspondence including letters to Congress supporting grant applications for Wakefield parking and street reconstruction projects…