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

The University of Rhode Island Research Foundation (URIRF) received a $271,000 Project Grant from the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) under the Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 17.289), effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. This award supports workforce development initiatives aligned with the ETA's mandate to address local employment needs and economic revitalization. As a research and economic development organization with extensive experience managing federal workforce and training programs, URIRF will leverage this funding to deliver employment-related services and training activities in Rhode Island, consistent with the program's focus on providing targeted support to underserved populations across diverse sectors.

The specific products and services to be delivered under this award are detailed in the Statement of Work and Notice of Award documentation. Given URIRF's organizational capacity and prior experience managing workforce development grants—including a $7.77 million Economic Development Administration Ocean Tech Works initiative and a $3 million NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership program—the organization is well-positioned to implement high-impact employment training and career services activities that advance the program's public benefit objectives.