Town Of North Providence

Town Of North Providence is a U.S. local government entity registered to receive federal awards. As a municipality, it primarily engages with the federal government through grant programs and contracts to support various community initiatives and services. The town has been registered in SAM.gov since February 24, 2023, with its current registration set to expire on April 8, 2025. Town Of North Providence has a history of receiving both prime federal contract and grant awards, as well as sub-awards, indicating its active participation in federally funded projects aimed at improving the community. Its involvement spans diverse areas, including public safety, environmental sustainability, education, and infrastructure improvements.

Town Of North Providence has provided law enforcement and public safety services through federal contracts, primarily with the Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration. These contracts, awarded to the North Providence Police Department, have focused on funding overtime reimbursement and task force operations related to the department's law enforcement activities. The contracts have been firm-fixed-price, definitive contracts, with no set-asides for specific socioeconomic programs. Recent awards include a contract valued at $23,000 for the period from January 18, 2024, to January 31, 2025, and previous contracts in 2023 and 2022 with similar purposes and values ranging from approximately $19,000 to $20,000.

The town has received several significant federal grants to support various community initiatives. A notable upcoming project, set to begin on June 1, 2024, involves a cooperative agreement with the Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition to address food waste and promote environmental awareness among students. This initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve resources, and combat food insecurity. The town has also received grants from the Bureau of Justice Assistance for public safety improvements, including the purchase of pole cameras and automated external defibrillators. Additionally, Town Of North Providence was awarded a $125,000 project grant from the Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Program to implement community policing strategies. As a sub-grantee, the town has participated in projects such as renovating the town library to create educational spaces, advancing learning beyond the traditional school year, and implementing a lead service line replacement program in partnership with the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank. These diverse grant activities demonstrate Town Of North Providence's commitment to enhancing community well-being, environmental sustainability, public safety, and infrastructure improvements.