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RI MADE Defense Manufacturing Grants

RI MADE helps Rhode Island manufacturers strengthen defense-industrial readiness through matching grants and technical assistance for automation, cybersecurity, quality, and production improvements.

About this program

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Eligibility

Eligible applicants are Rhode Island manufacturers or manufacturing supply-chain companies that can benefit the defense industrial base through projects such as automation, robotics, cyber resiliency, quality systems, facility planning, or production improvements.

Requirements

  • Operate as a manufacturer or manufacturing supply-chain business in Rhode Island.
  • Demonstrate relevance to defense-industrial readiness or the defense supply chain.
  • Submit a project scope and budget through Polaris MEP or the RI MADE program team.