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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

Recent Funding Opportunities

Primary Care Training Sites Program Application - Frequently Asked Questions

See the link for the frequently asked questions document for answers to questions received during the application window.

Community-Drive Outreach for Hypertension Management and Diabetes Prevention Short Term Project Funding Opportunity - Reposted

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) Diabetes and Cardiovascular Health Program (RIDCH) is offering short-term project funding opportunities of up to $4,999 each to a maximum of five (5) eligible entities to create and implement products or events that aim to promote hypertension management and diabetes prevention in Providence communities Products and events should also promote use of available preventative health services and community resources to address social determinant of health (SDOH) needs. Eligible applicants must serve Providence communities and have an existing infrastructure and capacity to support the implementation of health promotion activities. Applicants must also be affiliated with or a part of a not-for-profit, community-based agency, coalition, and/or grassroots organization that has a Federal Employer Identification Number or Federal Tax Identification Number. Applications Due: April 22, 2025. Previous applicants need not reapply.

Asthma-Related Health Disparities Short Term Project Funding Opportunity

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) Asthma Control Program (RIACP) is offering short-term project funding opportunities of up to $4,999 each to a maximum of three (3) eligible entities that have a 501(c)(3) status and have demonstrated proven engagement with communities affected by asthma health disparities. Preference will be given to applicants that document an organizational capacity 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. Awardees would assist RIACP in community engagement practices to ensure wider adoption of the CDC's EXHALE technical package. Applications Due: April 8, 2025.

Primary Care Training Sites Program Application

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) invites eligible primary care training sites to apply for funding through the Primary Care Training Sites Program (PCTSP). This initiative aims to strengthen clinical training capacity in Rhode Island by providing grants to primary care practices to help offset the costs of precepting medical, nursing, and physician assistant students. The application period closes on April 19, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET, and awards will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible primary care sites may receive up to $90,000 per calendar year, with award amounts based on the number of anticipated trainees. While not required to apply, RIDOH strongly encourages applicants to register as a Rhode Island state vendor via the OSP Vendor Registration Portal as early as possible to prevent potential funding delays. This step must be completed before awarded sites can receive funds. For full eligibility details, program guidelines, and additional resources, visit the Primary Care Training Sites Program web page (https://health.ri.gov/healthcare/primary-care-training-site-program) or email RIDOH.PrimaryCareTraining@health.ri.gov with the subject line "PCTSP Application Question."

Applicant Q and A – Evidence-Based Family Visiting Services / Certification for Medicaid Provider Enrollment

Enclosed please find the official responses to questions received relative to the Application to Provide Evidence-Based Family Visiting Services / Certification for Medicaid Provider Enrollment

Application to Provide Evidence-Based Family Visiting Services / Certification for Medicaid Provider Enrollment

The Rhode Island Family Visiting Program (RIFVP) invites applications for certification from qualified providers in the eleven (11) identified high-need communities of Central Falls, Cranston, Lincoln, Newport, North Providence, Pawtucket, Providence, Warwick, Washington County, West Warwick, Woonsocket and surrounding communities to implement Evidence-Based Home Visiting (EBHV). An applicant may apply to provide services to one or more areas. Applicants may have a location in one of these communities and/or may have experience serving families in one or more of these communities. Applications should be emailed to Sara Remington, sara.remington@health.ri.gov with the "Application to provide evidence-based family visiting services / certification to bill Medicaid" indicated in the subject line of the email.

Choose Safe Places for Early Care and Education (CSPECE) Short Term Project Funding Opportunity

The Rhode Island Department of Health Environmental Health Risk Assessment Program (EHRAP) is offering short-term project funding opportunities of up to $4,950 each to eligible entities to engage with and educate early care and education providers on the impact environmental hazards have on public health. Eligible applicants must be affiliated with or a part of a nonprofit, school, community-based agency, coalition, and/or grassroots organization that has a Federal Employer Identification Number or Federal Tax Identification Number. For-profit entities are not eligible. Applications Due: Friday, March 21, 2025 by no later than 4:00 p.m.

Environmental Health Risk Assessment Program (EHRAP) Community Outreach, Education and Assessment Short Term Project Funding Opportunity

The Rhode Island Department of Health Environmental Health Risk Assessment Program (EHRAP) is offering short-term project funding opportunities of up to $4,950 each to eligible entities to engage with and educate communities on the impact environmental hazards have on public health. Eligible applicants must be affiliated with or a part of a nonprofit, school, community-based agency, coalition, and/or grassroots organization that has a Federal Employer Identification Number or Federal Tax Identification Number. For-profit entities are not eligible. Applications Due: Friday, March 21, 2025 by no later than 4:00 p.m.

Menthol-Related Health Equity Short-Term Project Application

The Rhode Island Department of Health Tobacco Control Program (RITCP) is offering three (3) short-term projects of up to $3,000 each to Rhode Island community/faith-based organizations. The organization(s) must be located or serving in Providence and have demonstrated proven engagement with communities affected by menthol-related health disparities (e.g., African-Immigrants and/or African Americans). Organizations must serve the special populations that reside or work in the Providence Metro area, and must have 501c3 status (e.g., nonprofit, faith-based, public libraries, youth development organizations, etc.). The organization(s) must aim to reduce access to menthol and other flavored tobacco/nicotine products in communities. Preference will be given to applications that document a capacity to implement tobacco/nicotine-free policies and educate on the harms of tobacco/nicotine use and tobacco industry practices through policy, environmental, system change strategies, data collection, improved enforcement, and public education. All eligible applicants MUST be registered in Ocean State Procures (OSP) with an up-to-date W-9. Information about OSP can be found here: Ocean State Procures (OSP) | Rhode Island Division of Purchases. To register with OSP click here: Osp Vendor Registration (https://ridop.ri.gov/ocean-state-procures-osp/osp-vendor-registration). The application deadline for this funding opportunity has been extended. Applications are now due by February 28, 2025.

Rhode Island Streets Transformation Project 2025 – Short-Term Project Funding Opportunity

The Rhode Island Department of Health's (RIDOH) Healthy Easting and Active Living Program (HEAL) and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Program (ADRD) invites applications for applications from eligible organizations and agencies to apply for a Short-Term Funding Opportunity to implement a Rhode Island Streets Transformation Project (RISTP) Short-Term Project that showcases the benefits of community design to promote physical activity and active transportation for Rhode Islanders of all ages. The HEAL and ADRD Programs will award up to nine (9) organizations up to $4,950 each. Eligible applicants must have an existing infrastructure with the capacity to support implementation of a demonstration project affiliated with, or a part of, a not-for-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 January 23, 2025 to: Ishaa Gadkari, State Physical Activity Coordinator, RI Department of Health - Healthy Eating and Active Living Program, 3 Capitol Hill, Room 409, Providence, RI 02908, Ishaa.Gadkari@health.ri.gov. The deadline for the submission of questions is January 31, 2025. Questions should be submitted to Ishaa Gadkari at Ishaa.Gadkari@health.ri.gov with the subject line "RISTP Question".

Vendor Q and A - Rhode Island Streets Transformation Project 2025 - Short-Term Project Funding Opportunity

Enclosed please find the responses to the vendor questions received to date for the Rhode Island Streets Transformation Project 2025 Short-Term Project Funding Opportunity. Applications are due by no later than January 23, 2025 to: Ishaa Gadkari, State Physical Activity Coordinator, RI Department of Health – Healthy Eating and Active Living Program, 3 Capitol Hill, Room 409, Providence, RI 02908, Ishaa.Gadkari@health.ri.gov. Applications may be found here - https://datahealth.ri.gov/rfp/RISTP-Short-Term-Project-Opportunity-Vendor-Q-A.pdf

Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program 2025 – Short Term Project Funding Opportunity

The Rhode Island Department of Health's Diabetes and Cardiovascular Health Program (RIDCH) invites applications from eligible organizations and agencies to apply for funding through a Short-Term Project to implement a virtual or in-person Healthy Heart Ambassador Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program (HHA BPSM). The HHA BPSM program funding period will begin approximately February 1, 2025 through June 15, 2025. RIDCH will award up to four (4) organizations up to $4,999 each. Eligible applicants must have an existing infrastructure with the capacity to support implementation of a health promotion program and affiliated with, or a part of, a not-for-profit, community-based agency, coalition, and/or grassroots organization that has a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) or a Federal Tax Identification Number. All eligible applicants MUST be registered in Ocean State Procures (OSP) with an up-to-date W-9. Information about OSP can be found here: Ocean State Procures (OSP) | Rhode Island Division of Purchases. To register with OSP click here Osp Vendor Registration | Rhode Island Division of Purchases. The Application Period has been extended. Applications are now due by January 7, 2025. Previous applicants need not reapply.

Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program 2025 – Short Term Project Funding Opportunity

The Rhode Island Department of Health's Diabetes and Cardiovascular Health Program (RIDCH) invites applications from eligible organizations and agencies to apply for funding through a Short-Term Project to implement a virtual or in-person Healthy Heart Ambassador Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program (HHA BPSM). The HHA BPSM program funding period will begin approximately February 1, 2025 through June 15, 2025. RIDCH will award up to four (4) organizations up to $4,999 each. Eligible applicants must have an existing infrastructure with the capacity to support implementation of a health promotion program and affiliated with, or a part of, a not-for-profit, community-based agency, coalition, and/or grassroots organization that has a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) or a Federal Tax Identification Number. All eligible applicants MUST be registered in Ocean State Procures (OSP) with an up-to-date W-9. Information about OSP can be found here at: https://ridop.ri.gov/ocean-state-procures-osp (Ocean State Procures (OSP) | Rhode Island Division of Purchases). To register with OSP, visit: https://ridop.ri.gov/ocean-state-procures-osp/osp-vendor-registration (Osp Vendor Registration | Rhode Island Division of Purchases). Applications are due by December 20, 2024.

Environmental Public Health Tracking Network and Emergency Communications - Mini Grant

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) will award mini-grants up to $4,950 to organizations to support the development and dissemination of communication products that address preparedness for extreme weather events that have negative impacts on the public's health. RIDOH anticipates funding at least three (3) mini-grants. Eligible applicants include HEZs, HEZ fiscal sponsors, and HEZ backbone agencies. Applications Due: July 12, 2024

Environmental Health Risk Assessment Program Community Outreach, Education & Assessment Mini-Grant Opportunity

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is offering mini-grants of up to $4,950 each to eligible entities to support and expand upon Environmental Health Risk Assessment Program's (EHRAP's) efforts to engage with and educate communities on the impact environmental hazards have on public health. Completed Community Outreach, Education & Assessment Mini-Grant Applications must be submitted electronically to Melissa Orpen-Tuz at melissa.orpentuz@health.ri.gov no later than 4 p.m. on May 22, 2024. Submissions should not exceed eight (8) pages. Applicants must score at least 60 of the 100 points to be eligible for a mini-grant.

Choose Safe Places for Early Care & Education Mini-Grant Application

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is offering mini-grants of up to $4,950 each to eligible entities to support and expand upon Environmental Health Risk Assessment Program's (EHRAP's) efforts to engage with and educate early care and education providers on the impact environmental hazards have on public health. Completed Choose Safe Places for Early Care & Education Mini-Grant Applications must be submitted electronically to Melissa Orpen-Tuz at melissa.orpentuz@health.ri.gov no later than 4 p.m. on May 22, 2024. Submissions should not exceed eight (8) pages. Applicants must score at least 60 of the 100 points to be eligible for a mini-grant.

Mini-Grant - 2024 Immunization Interface Development, Promoting Immunization Data Exchange

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) will award mini-grants up to $4,975 to establish or upgrade an electronic interface between healthcare professional's electronic health record and the Rhode Island Child & Adult Immunization Registry (RICAIR). Eligible applicants include healthcare professional offices, independent pharmacies, mass immunizers, school districts, and skilled nursing facilities with a federal Employee Identification Number (EIN) or federal Tax Identification Number. RIDOH will fund mini-grant recipients for partial costs as an incentive and partnership with immunization healthcare professionals to offset some of the cost of interface development. Applications Due: March 1, 2025

Addendum No 1- Rhode Island Streets Transformation Project Mini-Grant Opportunity

The purpose of the RI Streets Transformation Project is to support projects that showcase the benefits of community design to promote physical activity and active transportation. Please refer to the Opportunity and Eligibility section of the application form for more information. Be advised that the deadline for the submission of applications has been extended to Wednesday, February 14, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m.

Rhode Island Streets Transformation Project

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) Center for Chronic Disease Management is offering mini-grants of up to $4,950 to eligible entities to expand upon the Healthy Eating & Active Living Program's Rhode Island Streets Transformation Project supporting demonstration projects that showcase the benefits of community design to promote physical activity and active transportation. Eligible applicants must be affiliated with or a part of a non-profit, municipality, community-based agency, coalition, and/or grassroots organization that has a Federal Employer Identification Number or Federal Tax Identification Number. For-profit entities are not eligible. Application deadline is Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Environmental Health Risk Assessment Program (EHRAP) Mini-Grant Opportunity

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) Center for Healthy Homes and Environment is offering mini-grants of up to $4,950 to eligible entities to fund work to educate communities disproportionately impacted by racial and economic disparities about approaches to minimize the risk of environmental exposures. Eligible applicants must be affiliated with or a part of a non-profit, school, community-based agency, coalition, and/or grassroots organization that has a Federal Employer Identification Number or Federal Tax Identification Number. For-profit entities are not eligible. Application deadline is Friday, February 9, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) Mini-Grant

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is offering mini-grants of up to $4,950 to organizations to support projects that work to operationalize recommendations made by the Rhode Island Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) Team. Eligible applicants are non-profits organizations and/or government entities with experience providing services, support, and engagement to populations affected by overdose or can provide justification for other demonstrated efforts that address the overdose epidemic in Rhode Island. Application deadline is Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

Tobacco Free Schools Mini Grant – FY24

The Rhode Island Department of Health Tobacco Control Program (RITCP) is offering mini-grants of up to $4,000 to Rhode Island middle schools and high schools that would like to strengthen their existing smoke-free school policy and that are not currently utilizing an alternative to suspension or citation program. Preference will be given to applications that document a capacity to transition to a 100% tobacco-free campus, inclusive of all electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) products (e.g., e-cigarettes, vaping devices) as well as implement an alternative to suspension or citation program in response to student(s) in violation of the tobacco-free campus policies, within the mini-grant time frame. Applications due no later than Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.