The Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program (MIGP) is a competitive grant program providing capital funds for municipalities and other public entities to make improvements to public infrastructure. The overall goal is to support projects that can achieve economic development and growth by accelerating housing production, spurring private development, and creating jobs across Rhode Island.
$5M+
Grants awarded
Conservative estimate from recent MIGP rounds; confirm with RIIB
10+
Projects
Conservative estimate pending RIIB confirmation
RFP
Competitive awards
Issued periodically
RI
Municipalities
Joint applications OK
Any Rhode Island city or town, or an agency designated by municipal officers to act on their behalf, may apply. Two or more municipalities may apply jointly.
Funding may support predevelopment activities (such as due diligence and preparation of engineering documents) and/or direct construction work. Investments may target projects that support job creation and expansion, housing development and rehabilitation, and community development in areas or districts communities have determined are best suited to accommodate future growth or redevelopment.
A proposed project must be for improvements to land and/or infrastructure that is currently publicly owned or controlled. Applicants respond to Bank Requests for Proposals when funding rounds are open.
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The Bank will, from time to time, issue Requests for Proposals to solicit project proposals from municipalities.
Eligible applicants describe the public infrastructure improvement, alignment with program goals, and readiness for predevelopment or construction.
Selected projects receive capital grant funding under program terms. Staff can help you understand eligibility before you apply.
When rounds are open
Forms and guides
MIGP provides competitive capital grants for a broad range of municipal public infrastructure tied to economic development, housing, and community growth. The Road & Bridge Revolving Loan Fund offers long-term loan financing focused on transportation infrastructure. Many communities use both tools for different project types.
Below-market loans for municipal roads, bridges, and related transportation infrastructure.
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