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This is a Dec 20, 2022 press release announcing the RFP; proposals were due to Rhode Island Commerce by January 6, 2023 — long past (current date 2026-08-01). The actual RFP document was linked to commerceri.com, not embedded on this page.
Ventilation Initiative is sponsored by Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. This initiative provides grants to reimburse eligible small businesses for expenses incurred to improve indoor air quality.
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McKee Administration Announces RFP for $2. 5M Ventilation Initiative | Governor's Office, State of Rhode Island McKee Administration Announces RFP for $2. 5M Ventilation Initiative Published on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 Ventilation Initiative Will Provide Funds to R.
I. Intermediaries to Support Small Businesses with Improving Indoor Air Quality and Air Circulation PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced a request for proposals for the state’s newest RI Rebounds program, the Ventilation Initiative will be run through the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. The program will select intermediary organizations and/or businesses to provide approximately $2.
5 million in grants to reimburse eligible small businesses for expenses incurred to improve indoor air quality. “We want Rhode Islanders to feel safe visiting our local small businesses, especially during the winter months. The Ventilation Initiative supports small business owners in their efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, as well as the common cold, flu, and RSV,” said Governor Dan McKee.
“I look forward to seeing our cities and towns, nonprofits, and other local organizations get involved.
” The Ventilation Initiative will provide eligible small businesses up to $10,000 for projects including: Installing higher-grade air filters Installing/repairing central HVAC systems Adding indoor air purifiers, windows, fans Conducting an indoor airflow and quality assessment “With the Ventilation Initiative, Rhode Island Commerce is proud to offer support to our small businesses as they continue, and expand upon, their efforts to ensure their customers’ health and safety, through another winter season,” said Liz Tanner, Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce.
“I am looking forward to working with our community partners to make yet another RI Rebounds program a success. ” “From the start of our response to COVID-19, we have known that improving ventilation can help you reduce virus particles in a business, school, or home and help keep COVID-19 from spreading,” said Interim Director of Health Utpala Bandy, MD, MPH.
“This program will be a boost to our work to reduce the amount of respiratory virus in Rhode Island, and to keep people as healthy and safe as possible when out in public spaces.
” Eligible intermediaries include nonprofit organizations, chambers of commerce, municipalities, merchant associations, arts/cultural organizations, and tourism regions, as well as businesses that are registered with the Rhode Island Secretary of State that conduct operations within the State of Rhode Island. The Ventilation Initiative RFP is posted here . Proposals are due to Rhode Island Commerce on January 6, 2023.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible small businesses in Rhode Island. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Ventilation Initiative is funded by Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Rhode Island. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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