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

Newport County Community Mental Health Center, Inc. received a $400,000 Project Grant from the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration under the Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 17.289), effective July 1, 2025 through April 30, 2027. The award supports workforce development and community enhancement initiatives designed to expand access to job training and employment opportunities in Rhode Island. As a non-profit mental health services provider, the center will leverage this funding to deliver employment-related services and workforce solutions tailored to local labor market needs, with particular emphasis on serving underserved populations facing employment barriers.

The grant aligns with the center's established expertise in providing comprehensive mental health services to diverse populations in Newport County. The award supports the organization's mission to prepare job seekers and workers for employment while addressing regional employment barriers through community-driven initiatives. The center must comply with federal administrative requirements under 2 CFR 200, including mandatory record retention for a minimum of three years following submission of final expenditure reports.