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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. 

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 Whether it’s upgrading outdated equipment, developing new training programs, or revitalizing aging facilities, our grants make a real difference in empowering Rhode Island’s first responder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.

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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.

Application

1Request Info
2Equipment Info
3Signature & Submit
Please put Dept and then request type. This will be the identifier for the request.
Example: Providence Police Department, Ballistic Vests.

DISCLAIMER:

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.

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