WPRI 12 News

Deadline extended for Washington Bridge grant applications

By Leah Crowley,

3 days ago

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The deadline to apply for the Washington Bridge Small Business Grant Program has been extended until 5 p.m. on Oct. 8.

Rhode Island Commerce announced the extension on Monday and said it has received 160 applications from businesses located outside of East Providence and Providence as of Monday morning.

East Providence has received 130 applications so far and Providence has received 425 applications.

The grants are for $500, $1,000 and $2,5000 and will be allocated based on the applicant’s “reported levels of economic impact.”

Businesses can find eligibility information and the link to the application by clicking here .

Thanks for signing up!

Watch for us in your inbox.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WPRI.com.

Expand All

Read in NewsBreak

Comments /

Add a Comment

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Local News

‘Let’s find out’: McKee noncommittal on new Washington Bridge timeline

WPRI 12 News2 days ago

8 arrested after RI State Police bust ‘elaborate’ marijuana grow operation

WPRI 12 News12 hours ago

Rhode Islanders in Florida feeling impacts of Hurricane Helene

WPRI 12 Newslast hour

Hurricane Helene: Updates

The Current GAlast hour

Community Focus: Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee

WPRI 12 News2 days ago

RI Red Cross sends volunteers to Florida ahead of Hurricane Helene

WPRI 12 News6 hours ago

Boaters urged to avoid Charlestown Breachway if possible

WPRI 12 News3 days ago

Rhode Island Energy to temporarily shut off gas for some Lincoln residents

WPRI 12 News1 day ago

Higher Death Rates Prompt Pfizer to Withdraw Medication Over Serious Safety Concerns

Uncovering Florida7 hours ago

Pedestrian struck in Cumberland in critical condition

WPRI 12 News2 days ago

Mermaids in the Cape Fear River: North Carolina's Mysterious Folklore

Town Talks8 days ago

Employee among 2 arrested in Norton armed robbery

WPRI 12 News2 days ago

This Little Shih-Poo Is Searching For Love

Camilo Díaz10 days ago

Walgreens to Pay $106.8 Million to Settle False Claims Act Violations for Unfilled Prescriptions

Tysonomo Multimedia12 days ago

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

NewsNinja21 days ago

Leaf peeping tips: How to see the best fall foliage

WPRI 12 News2 days ago

Public health advisory issued for overdoses in Woonsocket

WPRI 12 News1 day ago

Route 6 reopens after serious crash in Seekonk

WPRI 12 News2 days ago

DC sniper Lee Boyd Malvo transferred from maximum security prison to a lower-level Virginia facility

Margaret Minnicks14 days ago

Report: Income needed to buy a home drops for first time since 2020

WPRI 12 News2 days ago

Nationwide Recall Issued for Herbal Supplement

Uncovering Florida4 days ago

Order Free COVID-19 Tests at the End of September

Alameda Post1 day ago

RI Hells Angels figure to be released from prison after attending mob wake

WPRI 12 News2 days ago

Arlington Crash: Man Dead, Woman Critical

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt11 days ago

Helene’s hurricane winds could reach Duval County

Jacksonville Today10 hours ago

East Providence bounces back with win over Cranston West

WPRI 12 News1 day ago

Patriots put LB Ja’Whaun Bentley on IR, promote Kyle Dugger to captain

WPRI 12 News1 day ago

Providence murder suspect ordered held without bail

WPRI 12 News6 hours ago

10th person dies in outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meat

WPRI 12 News6 hours ago

JTA leases 2 sites for workforce housing development

Jacksonville Today6 days ago

It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:

Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.

Comments / 0

Community Policy

Deadline extended for Washington Bridge grant applications

Daily Roundup

Comments / 0