Grant Program

Grant Program is sponsored by The 100 Club of Rhode Island. This grant program is specifically designed to bolster the resources and infrastructure of Rhode Island's first responders, including equipment, essential training, and upgrading aging facilities.

Grant Program - The 100 Club of Rhode Island Funding for Rhode Island's First Responder Needs The 100 Club’s Grants Program is a lifeline for first responders in Rhode Island. Our rigorous review process ensures that funding is directed exactly where it’s needed – whether that’s brand new equipment, essential training, or upgrading aging facilities.

Enhance the Safety of First REsponders in RI The brave men and women who put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities deserve our unwavering support. That’s why The 100 Club is proud to offer a grant program specifically designed to bolster the resources and infrastructure of Rhode Island’s first responders. Ret.

Major David P. Tikoian presented a copy of 100 Years, the Rhode Island State Police, Centennial publication to the 100 Club of Rhode Island. 100 Club of Rhode Island President, Michael Bestwick and past President, Joseph Terino were on hand to accept.

Joe Terino in the middle with North Kingstown police. 100 Club of Rhode Island has provided a grant to the North Kingstown Police Department to purchase lighting equipment for their search and rescue operations. From left to the right is Joseph Terini Jr. (Board Director) and Joseph E.

Bertholic (Fire Chief). 100 Club of Rhode Island presented a grant to the East Burriville Fire Department. This grant could be a game-changer for your department, providing the chance to get your hands on life-saving equipment that enhances the protection and preparedness of your officers and firefighters.

Whether it’s upgrading outdated equipment, developing new training programs, or revitalizing aging facilities, our grants make a real difference in empowering Rhode Island’s first responder organizations. Our benefits committee carefully reviews each application to ensure the money is directed where it will have the greatest impact. Rhode Island’s first responders deserve the very best tools and resources to keep them safe.

The 100 Club of Rhode Island is proud to support your agency through our Grant Program. Apply now and let us help you enhance the safety of your officers and firefighters. Grant Policies and procedures Grant will be awarded on a quarterly basis.

The value and number of awards will be determined by the 100 Club of Rhode Island Board of Directors. All city, county, state, federal and tribal public safety agencies in the state of Rhode Island are eligible to apply for grant funds. There are no restrictions on the number of times an agency can apply for a grant.

Any agency that receives a grant is asked to wait one quarter before reapplying. All requests must be submitted to the 100 Club of Rhode Island via our online application below. All requests must come from the department head of the requesting agency or a designee.

A minimum of two quotes is required and must be submitted in writing. Please include the two quotes with the application. Quotes must be on approved letterhead from a vendor and must meet the specifications of the applying agency.

If two or more quotes are equal, then a recommendation from the department head is requested. An up-to-date department W9 must be attached to the grant submission. All purchased equipment will be the sole property of the agency receiving the equipment and is not to be owned by any individual public safety employee.

All purchased equipment must be used solely for the protection of public safety officers or firefighters. All purchased equipment is not to be sold by the receiving agency without the written approval of the 100 Club of Rhode Island. All requests must be received by 5 p.

m. on the dates listed below. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.

Requests must be completed online via the application below. Upon approval, agencies will receive guidelines for purchasing approved safety equipment. Please put Dept and then request type.

This will be the identifier for the request. Example: Providence Police Department, Ballistic Vests. The 100 Club of Rhode Island is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that will use the contact information and email addresses provided to communicate with you and your agency or department on an ongoing basis.

Department/Agency Requesting Grant Department/Agency Address Department/Agency Address 2 (optional) This is my mailing address Please Upload a Copy of your Current Signed Department/Agency W-9 Max. file size: 5 MB.

Number of Sworn/Certified Personnel in you Agency Number of Volunteer Personnel in you Agency Number of Residents in you Service Area Estimated Number of Annual Incidents Total Amount of Funds Being Requested Specific Need You Are Requesting Grant For Are The Items Requested Replacing Existing Equipment? Are The Items Requested New Equipment For The Department/Agency? Have Your Members Been Trained To Use The Equipment Requested?

Reason Such Item(s) Cannot Be Provided For In Your Normal Budget Are There Any Other Sources Of Funding That Were Considered And Why Could They Not Be Used? Studies Undertaken By Your Department Or Others That Would Indicate That Such Items(s) Would Enhance The Personal Safety Of Officers/Firefighters Please Upload Two Quotes Below For The Equipment Requested. Please Upload A Copy Of Quote 1 Here: Max.

file size: 512 MB. Please Upload A Copy Of Quote 2 Here: Max. file size: 512 MB.

If two recent quotes are not attached please explain why. Agency Head Approving This Request (Include Title) Agency Contact Submitting The Request (Include Title) By submitting this application form, I agree that I am authorized to submit a request on behalf of the agencies and individuals listed on it. Additional Information May Be Requested By The 100 Club of Rhode Island Committee In Support of This Application.

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