$8-million Dollar Central Providence Opportunities Initiative

 

Mayor Elorza & Governor Raimondo participated in a Facebook Live event to discuss the new initiative.

Ward 5 Neighborhoods to Participate in Pilot Grant Initiative


This place-based partnership pulls together ONE Neighborhood Builders (ONE|NB) as the community backbone, the Governor’s office and state agencies to provide resources and policy expertise, the Rhode Island Foundation as a fiscal steward and thought-partner, and financial support from Blue Meridan Partners.

As the backbone, ONE|NB will:

·    Shepherd the strategic direction of the work

·    Convene and facilitate initiative workgroups, including the Resident Advisory Council

·    Ensure coordination with the Central Providence Collaborative/Health Equity Zone

·    Determine funding priorities

The five main strategies will focus on:

·    Affordable housing development

·    Expansion of high-quality childcare and Pre-K

·    On-ramps to family-sustaining jobs

·    Local business supports

·    Building community capacity

Read more about the Central Providence Opportunities Initiative here →