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View All PressGovernor McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Launch New Application Period for Research & Development Grants
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island Commerce is now accepting applications for its Innovation Voucher Program, which offers grants of up to $75,000 to help Rhode Island businesses collaborate with a local knowledge provider—such as a university, medical center, or...
Rhode Island Commerce Extends Wavemaker Fellowship Application Deadline
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Today, Rhode Island Commerce announced that the deadline to apply for student loan reimbursement through the Wavemaker Fellowship has been extended to March 28, 2025. The Wavemaker Fellowship awards refundable tax credits of up to $6,000...
Governor McKee, Rhode Island Commerce, and Division of Statewide Planning Kick-Off Ready, Set, Rhody Initiative
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. – Today, Governor McKee and Rhode Island Commerce announced the selection of Fuss & O’Neill to assist in the development of vulnerability assessments and remediation plans for commercial areas most vulnerable to severe weather events, coastal...
