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