RIHEBC Awards $1 Million in Capital Grants to 45 Local Health, Education, and Community Service Organizations

June 16, 2026

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: June 16, 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation (RIHEBC) has announced $1,000,000 in Capital Grant Program awards to 45 local health, education, and community service organizations across the state to assist in the completion of capital projects or equipment purchases critical to advancing their missions. (Full list of grant recipients below.)

“Rhode Island’s nonprofit community relies on functional facilities and up-to-date equipment to succeed, and our Capital Grant Program is here to meet that need,” said Dylan Zelazo, Executive Director of RIHEBC. “We are proud to award $1 million in grant funding to 45 nonprofit organizations across the state. By funding projects ranging from classroom technology and medical equipment to building safety repairs and ADA improvements, these grants empower our partners to meet their missions and provide the vital services Rhode Islanders rely on.”

“We understand that even small capital projects can have a big impact on an organization’s ability to succeed, and that is why we are committed to this grant program,” noted RIHEBC Board Chair Channavy Chhay. “By awarding these 45 Capital Grant Program awards of $25,000 or less, we are helping local education, health, and service providers to better serve their clients and enhance the overall well-being of our state.”

2026 RIHEBC Capital Grant Program Awards

  • Arts, Sports, and Technology Resource Organization (ASTRO) – $7,770 to replace outdated fluorescent lighting in the facility.
  • Blackstone Academy Charter School Inc. – $24,037 to update technology for all students, including additional laptops for the science department.
  • Blackstone Valley Community Health Care, Inc. – $12,700 to purchase three (3) Airrex AHSC-14R Portable Heat Pump Systems.
  • Blackstone Valley Prep – $25,000 for exterior safety improvements to the roof at the Junior High School in Central Falls and Elementary School 2 in Cumberland.
  • Camp Ker-Anna – $25,000 for construction and life-safety improvements.
  • Children’s Friend and Service – $25,000 to replace the roof at the Dexter Center.
  • City of Central Falls – $25,000 for the purchase of essential classroom furnishings at El Centro.
  • City of Cranston – Parks and Recreation Department – $25,000 to purchase wood fiber chips to provide playground cushioning.
  • CODAC, Inc. – $19,176 for the installation of permanent infrastructure for a secure guest Wi-Fi network and durable, fixed patient charging stations.
  • Comprehensive Community Action, Inc. – $21,604 for upgrades to the three CCAP child development centers.
  • East Bay Community Development Corporation – $25,000 for the purchase of a dedicated, accessible transit van.
  • East Providence School Department – $25,000 to purchase new maintenance equipment.
  • ExcEL Educators Leadership Academy – $25,000 to purchase desks, workstations, conference tables, seating, storage, and flexible classroom furniture.
  • Family Service of Rhode Island, Inc. – $17,811 for the demolition and full replacement of the front porch and staircase at Wilson House.
  • Father John V. Doyle School – $25,000 for the purchase of a modern PA and bell system.
  • Harmony Hill School – $25,000 for the rehabilitation and restoration of a failing septic treatment system servicing two core campus buildings.
  • Highlander Charter School – $25,000 for epoxy flooring installation and interior painting/finishing of existing studio space at its Providence campus.
  • Inspiring Minds – $5,171 for the purchase of essential equipment, including a portable projector, speaker system, lighting, and workstations.
  • Islamic School of Rhode Island – $25,000 to purchase a 15-passenger transit van.
  • John Clarke Retirement Center dba John Clarke Senior Living – $23,940 to upgrade critical HVAC systems in the 60-bed nursing facility.
  • Justice Assistance – $25,000 to purchase a backup generator for vaccine refrigeration and expand capacity for rapid diagnostic testing and screenings.
  • Learning Community Charter School, Inc. – $21,846 to support necessary HVAC system upgrades, repairs, and replacements.
  • Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island – $14,405 to purchase and install six (6) laptops as part of a headquarters renovation.
  • Meeting Street – $25,000 for the installation of an A/V system in the gymnasium.
  • Middletown Public Library – $25,000 to purchase essential safety and maintenance equipment.
  • North Providence Public Schools – $12,542 to replace a walkway to a shed/bathroom facility serving athletic fields.
  • Pawtucket School Department – $25,000 to support the transformation of the Slater Middle School Library into a 21st Century CTE Exploration Space.
  • Portsmouth School Department – $25,000 for lab sinks, a dishwasher, and plumbing/electrical upgrades to support modern lab equipment.
  • Providence Preparatory Charter School – $25,000 to install water bottle fillers and filtration stations on campus.
  • Providence Public Library – $25,000 for additions and repairs to the HVAC system serving the top floor of the historic 1900 wing.
  • Saint Elizabeth Home – $24,521 to replace flooring in seven resident rooms in the Legacy Building as it celebrates its 25th Anniversary.
  • Segue Institute for Learning – $25,000 to support equipment upgrades in a Food Pantry serving 3,000 individuals monthly.
  • SouthSide Elementary Charter School – $25,000 to fund the development of structured literacy and intervention rooms.
  • St. Peter School – $25,000 to construct a dedicated playground at its Warwick campus.
  • Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council – $25,000 to support its TRAIN RI program.
  • Tockwotton on the Waterfront – $25,000 to replace worn dining room tables and chairs at Rivers’ Edge Assisted Living.
  • Town of Cumberland – Office of Children, Youth and Learning – $9,115 for Chromebooks and required education licenses.
  • Town of Lincoln – Lincoln Learning Center – $20,000 to purchase computers, tablets, smart boards, and audiovisual systems.
  • Town of North Smithfield – $17,000 to purchase and install a commercial ventilation hood with a fire suppression system at Scouters Hall.
  • Town of Scituate – $25,000 to perform a high-durability restoration of two tennis courts at Berkander Field.
  • Town of Smithfield Human Services Department – $23,370 to purchase and install interactive educational kiosks for a Health & Wellness Education Center.
  • United Way of Rhode Island – $25,000 for the purchase and installation of a new standby generator for the statewide 2-1-1 call center.
  • West Warwick Public Schools – $25,000 to replace a failing pump system at John F. Deering Middle School.
  • Wood River Health – $25,000 to implement AccuVax, an automated vaccine storage and management system.
  • Woonsocket Head Start Child Development Association Incorporated – $25,000 to purchase cleaning equipment and laptops, and perform plumbing and ventilation repairs.

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About RIHEBC
Since 1966, the R.I. Health and Educational Building Corporation has provided financing for non-profit health and educational institutions in the state as well as municipalities for school projects. It has issued over $12.3 billion in tax-exempt bonds and is the largest financing agency of the state. rihebc.com – Twitter: @RIHEBC1.

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