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Get in touch

Rhode Island has no shortage of good projects. What's often missing is the time and capacity to pursue funding for them. That's where we come in — and there's no cost. We're also eager to build partnerships that can accelerate Rhode Island's most important projects.

Grow Blue, made possible by Compete RI, has unlocked a growth opportunity for the next generation of Rhode Islanders through the sustainable use of the ocean and our water assets to create a resilient economy and well-paying jobs.

— Christian Cowan, Executive Director, Polaris Tech Bridge

Reach out

Rele Abiade

Compete RI Advisor

info@competeri.org Contact us through this form →

Who we work with

01

Municipalities with projects

If your city or town has a project and no bandwidth to chase the funding, reach out.

02

Philanthropic partners

We're actively building philanthropic partnerships to complement federal funding. If you're a funder interested in Rhode Island, we'd love to connect you to the right projects and partners.

03

Coalitions and collaborators

Some of our best work happens when we bring people together. If you're building a coalition or looking for a strategic partner, let's talk.

04

National and regional partners

Rhode Island can't always go it alone. We're always looking for opportunities to connect the state to national networks, resources, and ideas.

A note on the current landscape

Federal funding priorities have shifted and the landscape is more competitive than ever. We're still supporting grant applications — but we've expanded our focus to include philanthropy, CDFIs, and other resources that can move Rhode Island projects forward regardless of what's happening in Washington.