Capital Projects Fund
The State is deploying its $112.3 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund (CPF) by investing $81.7 million in the construction or renovation of multipurpose community facilities and $25 million in high-quality broadband infrastructure. The remaining $5.6 million, allocated by U.S. Treasury as administrative funds, is supporting the management of CPF and its programs. Funding must be expended and all related services operational by the end of 2026, per U.S. Treasury guidance.
Community Learning Centers Municipal Grant
This municipal formula grant program is for the construction or renovation of multipurpose community facilities that will provide programs for at least five years to improve education and student performance, provide workforce training, and help residents better monitor their physical and mental health.
Broadband Infrastructure
This grant is providing last-mile connections between the state’s middle-mile fiber optic network and businesses and households, which will provide high-speed, reliable internet to all Rhode Islanders.