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Main Street RI Streetscape Improvement Fund

Main Street RI Streetscape Improvement Fund

Funds Rhode Island municipalities and development organizations to upgrade walkable commercial districts with technical assistance.

Between cyclesRhode Island Commerce CorporationUnited StatesEligible in Rhode Island

The Main Street Rhode Island Streetscape Improvement Fund is administered by Rhode Island Commerce Corporation to support physical improvements and planning assistance in walkable commercial districts across the state. The program funds two categories of activity: Physical and Streetscape Improvements, which include signage, lighting, façade enhancements, and sidewalk upgrades; and Municipal Techn…

Physical/Streetscape Improvements (signage, lighting, façade, sidewalk) and Municipal Technical Assistance (planning, engineering, design, environmental assessment) in walkable mixed-use commercial areas.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.null–18 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: commerceri.com