See notice of award, attachment 1 - terms and conditions, attachment D, statement of work, abstract

The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration awarded $200,000 to the African Alliance of Rhode Island (AARI) under the Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 17.289) on July 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2026. AARI, a non-profit organization based in Providence specializing in supporting African refugee farmers and immigrants, will utilize this funding to advance workforce development and community enhancement initiatives focused on agricultural training, economic self-sufficiency, and market access for underserved populations.

While the specific Statement of Work details are referenced in the Notice of Award attachments, AARI's established track record suggests the funding will likely support activities such as farmer training and coaching programs, agricultural market development, business skills training, and workforce preparation services targeted at African refugee farmers and other populations of color in Rhode Island and the Southern New England region. These services align with the Community Project Funding program's objective to address local economic development needs and provide targeted employment and training support to underrepresented communities.