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.

Recent federal executive actions have made some big changes in how federal funding is managed and distributed. If you’re feeling unsure about what this means for your organization, you’re not alone. These shifts can be tricky to navigate, and One Rhode has put together a guide to help partners through.

There is $48 million available for environmental justice projects in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Connecticut.

EJforNE, an EPA Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program, invests in the growth of a sustainable, community-driven environmental justice movement to counter historical disinvestment in communities. It aims to address environmental hazards, climate resiliency, and energy justice and build livable and healthy communities.

One Rhode is proud to help amplify this effort and encourages communities to consider this opportunity to advance EJ projects. Apply by the first deadline, March 7, 2025. Technical assistance is available.

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.

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

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.