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Site Readiness Program

Site Readiness Program

Funds Rhode Island cities, towns, and developers for planning, site readiness, and predevelopment infrastructure activity.

Between cyclesRhode Island Commerce CorporationUnited StatesEligible in Rhode Island

The Site Readiness Program, administered by Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, provides flexible grant funding to Rhode Island cities, towns, developers, and municipalities to advance site-specific development projects. The program supports two funding categories: Site-Specific Improvements, covering pre-development planning, infrastructure improvements, land assembly, demolition, and building enh…

Site-Specific Improvements (planning, pre-development, infrastructure, land assembly, demolition, building enhancements) and Municipal Assistance (zoning, comprehensive plans, strategic planning, development marketing).

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