CompeteRI is designed to ensure that Rhode Island is positioned to capture the full once-in-a-generation opportunity presented by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and is a collaboration between the State of Rhode Island and the Partnership for Rhode Island, a nonprofit CEO roundtable representing Rhode Island’s largest private employers.

One Rhode was happy to support the RI Black Business Association as they hosted a visit with Susan Collins, President of FRBB.

EPA team members and partners welcomed New England-based environmental justice champions and advocates to an informational session.

EPA continues to host similar sessions across the country.

The Healthy Communities Grant Program is EPA New England's main competitive grant program. It works directly with communities to reduce environmental risks and protect and improve human health and the quality of life.

Communities First, in partnership with other key entities implementing clean energy and infrastructure investments as part of the Invest in America agenda, launched the Just and Clean Energy Future—State Implementation Accelerator (The Accelerator) to help states leverage new federal investments to build resiliency and improve the health, economy, and well-being of their residents.

Congrats to Rhode Island for joining the Accelerator Cohort and to Maine and Connecticut for their selection to be part of a Learning Cohort.

The passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act, and the CHIPS and Science Act will make millions of dollars available for communities. One Rhode is working to raise awareness of federal funding sources and technical assistance. Interested in learning more? If you are based in New England, send us an email.