WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) this week secured $9,633,491 for ten community projects in the House-passed omnibus spending package, bringing home funding that will directly help Rhode Islanders throughout the First District.
“I’m thrilled that all ten of the community projects I submitted to the Appropriations Committee were included in this spending package. The $9.6 million coming home to Rhode Island will help us take better care of our seniors, provide job training, create and improve community centers and parks, ensure clean water, support survivors of traumatic crimes, and fund community development,” said Congressman Cicilline.
The ten organizations and projects receiving funding in Rhode Island’s First Congressional District are: