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Rhode Island Commerce Corporation

Provides Rhode Island Commerce Corporation through economic development grants, incentives, and direct support for workforce and investment needs.

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Programs7

Active grants3

Total grants7

About

Rhode Island Commerce Corporation is Rhode Island's official full-service economic development agency and a quasi-public corporation. It supports companies looking to expand in or relocate to Rhode Island, combining direct funding, tax incentives, and advisory support under one umbrella.

Its program mix covers innovation, manufacturing, energy efficiency, and place-based investment. The public ro…

Programs & grants under this funder

Innovation Network Matching Grant

Funds the nonprofits, universities, and co-working space operators that help Rhode Island small businesses compete nationally and globally.

1 grant

Innovation Network Matching Grant

Between cycles

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Innovation Voucher Program

Supports RI small businesses to co-develop science innovation projects with local research institutions or advance internal manufacturing innovation.

1 grant

Innovation Voucher Program

Between cycles

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Invention Incentive Program

Funds Rhode Island small businesses and inventors with support for patent filing costs.

1 grant

Invention Incentive Program

Closed

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Main Street RI Streetscape Improvement Fund

Funds the grants to Rhode Island municipalities and economic development organizations for physical improvements and technical assistance in walkable commercial districts.

1 grant

Main Street RI Streetscape Improvement Fund

Open

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Qualified Jobs Incentive Tax Credit

Offers the rewards Rhode Island businesses that create new full-time jobs meeting state wage standards.

1 grant

Qualified Jobs Incentive Tax Credit

Open

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Site Readiness Program

Funds flexible grants to Rhode Island communities for site improvements and development planning.