Pathways to Removing Obstacles Housing Capacity-Building Grant

The Rhode Island Executive Office of Housing is soliciting expressions of interest for the Pathways to Removing Obstacles Housing Capacity-Building Grant. Funded by a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development PRO Housing grant, this initiative allocates 305,000 dollars to support Rhode Island-incorporated nonprofits in increasing their internal capacity to develop affordable housing specifically within Bristol and Washington Counties. Eligible grantees will utilize funds for internal capacity-building through staff augmentation or technology, planning efforts to identify unmet housing needs, and the creation or scaling of community housing interventions and partnerships. Applicants must be 501c3 nonprofits incorporated in Rhode Island and eligible for HUD funding. Proposals are evaluated based on the achievability of capacity-building goals, commitment to comprehensive community development and affordable housing production, organizational track record, and fiscal stability, including a current ratio of one or greater and clean audits. Required documentation includes audited financial statements from the three most recent years, a board resolution, and a strategic plan. Submissions must be made via the Euna platform by November 13, 2026, with a narrative limited to five pages. Awardees must maintain a SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier and register with Ocean State Procures for payment, with financial reporting and invoicing managed through the eCivis portal.