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The State of Rhode Island is starting to use a new Grants Management System (GMS) called eCivis. Updates on RIDOH’s transition to eCivis will be posted on this web page.

GMS is currently offering monthly trainings throughout fall 2022. Register for monthly virtual training sessions. These are the only training dates being offered to subrecipients/applicants; however, recorded trainings sessions will be posted in the Training Library.

Current grantees or recipients of sub-awards do not need to do anything different for existing awards. Most existing grants will continue to be managed with existing processes and will not be switched to eCivis. Any recipients of grants or sub-awards from any State agency will use the eCivis portal for initial applications and for reporting and administrative requirements.

Organizations will use the eCivis portal to:

  • Request payments;
  • Track budgets;
  • Submit progress reports;
  • Initiate closeout; and
  • Submit applications for available grants. 

Links to each open grant program and applications in eCivis will be posted on the Department Of Administration’s Funding Opportunities web page. As other State agencies implement eCivis, additional opportunities will be posted here. Potential applicants are reminded to review the eligibility criteria before applying. If you have questions about a specific funding opportunity, contact the person listed in the Contact tab.

Vendor Registration

Any grantee will be required to complete an Annual Organization Registration in eCivis. Only one annual registration per organization is required, regardless of the number of grants it receives from State agencies. Large organizations with multiple divisions or departments should only submit one annual registration.  Review the Frequently Asked Questions before you begin a registration.

GMS is currently offering monthly trainings throughout the fall of 2022. Please sign up for one the sessions here Register for monthly virtual training sessions.

Additional Resources

Funding Opportunities

Asthma-Related Health Disparities 2026 – Short-Term Project Funding Opportunity

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The Rhode Island Department of Health’s (RIDOH) Asthma Control Program (RIACP) invites applications from eligible organizations and agencies to apply for a Short-Term Funding Opportunity to develop and implement initiatives to improve asthma awareness and outcomes through methods such as education on asthma management, environmental health, air quality, and/or healthy housing.  Eligible applicants must be located or serving in Rhode Island and have demonstrated proven engagement with communities affected by asthma health disparities.  Additionally, the organizations must have 501(c)(3) status, i.e., nonprofit, faith-based, public libraries, youth development organizations, etc. 

Applications should be submitted by no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 20, 2026 to: Tricia Washburn at Tricia.Washburn@health.ri.gov .  The deadline for the submission of questions is 5:00 p.m. on January 30, 2026.  Questions should be submitted in writing to Tricia Washburn at Tricia.Washburn@health.ri.gov with “Asthma-Related Short Term Project Question” in the subject line.  At the conclusion of the Q & A period, all questions and official answers will be posted as an addendum on the RIDOH website.

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Application

Rhode Island Steets Transformation Project 2026 – Short-Term Project Funding Opportunity

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The Rhode Island Department of Health's (RIDOH) Healthy Eating and Active Living Program (HEAL) invites applications from eligible organizations and agencies to apply for a Short-Term Funding Opportunity to implement a Rhode Island Streets Transformation Project (RISTP) that showcases the benefits of community design to promote physical activity and active transportation for Rhode Islanders of all ages. RIDCH will issues awards up to $4,950 each. Eligible applicants must have an existing infrastructure with the capacity to support implementation of a demonstrable project affiliated with, or a part of, a non-profit, community-based agency, coalition, and/or grassroots organization that has a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) or a Federal Tax Identification Number. Applications should be submitted by no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 15, 2026 to: Ishaa Gadkari at Ishaa.Gadkari@health.ri.gov . The deadline for the submission of questions is 5:00 p.m. on February 6, 2026. Questions should be submitted in writing to Ishaa Gadkari at Ishaa.Gadkari@health.ri.gov with "RISTP Question" in the subject line. At the conclusion of the Q & A period, all questions and official answers will be posted as an addendum on the RIDOH website.

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Application

2026 Environmental Health Risk Assessment Program (EHRAP): Lead in Soil Education and Outreach - Short-Term Project Funding Opportunity

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The Rhode Island Department of Health's (RIDOH) Environmental Health Risk Assessment Program (EHRAP) invites applications from eligible organizations and agencies to apply for a Short-Term Funding Opportunity to support and expand upon the EHRAP's efforts to engage with and educate communities on the risks posed by lead in urban soils, with a focus on soil screening, education, and outreach using the soilSHOP model. RIDCH will issues awards up to $4,950 each. Eligible applicants must be affiliated with, or a part of, a not-for-profit, school, community-based agency, coalition, and/or grassroots organization that has a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) or a Federal Tax Identification Number. For-profit entities are not eligible. Applications should be submitted by no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026 to: Melissa Orpen-Tuz at melissa.orpentuz@health.ri.gov . The deadline for the submission of questions is close of business on Monday, December 29, 2025. Questions should be submitted in writing to Melissa Orpen-Tuz at melissa.orpentuz@health.ri.gov. At the conclusion of the Q & A period, all questions and official answers will be posted as an addendum on the RIDOH website.

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Application