RI nails down $220M in federal funding for Washington Bridge rebuild

R.I. secures its promised $220m in federal funding to rebuild Washington Bridge - The Boston Globe

“We are beginning to draw down millions of dollars as we speak,” Governor Dan McKee said Thursday.

RI secures $220M in federal money for Washington Bridge project

Rhode Island has secured more than $220 million from the federal government to rebuild the Washington Bridge, according to Gov. Dan McKee, who made the announcement Thursday.

Trump Administration Delivers $220.9M in Federal Funds for Washington Bridge Rebuild - Newport Buzz

Newport Buzz Trump Administration Delivers $220.9M in Federal Funds for Washington Bridge Rebuild Rhode Island has officially locked in $220.9 million in federal funding to rebuild the Washington Bridge, Governor Dan McKee announced today. The agreement, signed with the Trump Administration’s U.S. Department of Transportation, secures MEGA-INFRA grants for the project, allowing the state to begin drawing funds for pre-construction work. “With th…

McKee confirms it. Washington Bridge federal funding is signed, sealed, delivered

Gov. Dan McKee speaks a hastily called 5 p.m. press conference at the Rhode Island State House on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Rhode Island Department of Transportation Peter Alviti Jr. is at center and Senior Deputy Chief of Staff Joseph Almond is far right. (Photo by Nancy Lavin/Rhode Island Current)There’s one less uncertainty surrounding the Washington Bridge demolition and rebuild, with the state securing the $221 million in federal funding, G…

RI nails down $220M in federal funding for Washington Bridge rebuild

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — After weeks of uncertainty over federal funding for the Washington Bridge project, Gov. Dan McKee announced Thursday that Rhode Island will be getting that much-needed money. The state has signed a federal grant agreement for $220 million, according to McKee. "This agreement locks in the United States Department of Transportation funding for the project," he said. "With this signing, the full funding for the new Washing…

Rhode Island Foundation giving $3 million to local non-profits affected by Trump cuts

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Foundation is giving $3 million in grants to local non-profits. The foundation said the money will go towards organizations affected by the loss of federal funding by the Trump administration. $1 million in grants will be awarded through the RI Foundation’s Community Partner Resilience Fund. Qualifying organizations can apply by April 7 to receive up to $50,000. Another $2 million will be awarded throug…