Rhode Island Funding Workshop 2026

Wednesday, March 25th, 10:00am-12:00pm
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Workshop Description: 

Join us for the New England Environmental Finance Center’s (NEEFC) Rhode Island Funding Workshop on Wednesday, March 25th from 10:00am-12:00pm. Many communities face challenges when addressing water quality, flooding and/or other climate change impacts – especially when it comes to identifying funding sources to support their projects. While there are a variety of funding programs available in Rhode Island, navigating each program’s requirements, determining which projects are a best fit for each opportunity, and crafting competitive proposals can be challenging. 

This webinar will showcase key state, regional, and federal funding opportunities for projects focused on water quality, water infrastructure, stormwater management, watershed/ecological restoration, and climate resilience. Representatives from each funding agency will provide a brief overview of their programs and opportunities. Additionally, the NEEFC will highlight a few free trainings, technical assistance, and funding resources available for communities, municipalities, and Tribes.

Representatives from each funding agency and assistance program will be available for questions following the presentation in zoom breakout rooms. Attendees are encouraged to come with questions and/or project ideas for discussion and feedback from grant program representatives. 

Participating Funders include: 

Resilient Rhody Revolving Fund/Municipal Resilience Program
Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank (RIIB)
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), RIIB
Ocean State Climate Adaptation and Resilience (OSCAR) Grant, Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM)
State Climate Resilience Bond Funds, RIDEM
Section 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Management Program (Rhode Island DEM Office of Water Resources)
Narragansett Bay & Watershed Restoration Fund (BWRF) (Rhode Island DEM Office of Water Resources)
SNEP Watershed Implementation Grants (SWIG)
NFWF National Coastal Resilience Fund
Narragansett Bay Estuary Program
USDA-NRCS Watershed Programs in Rhode Island (EWP and WFPO)
New England Water Infrastructure Network (NEWIN)