The Pandemic Recovery Office is Rhode Island’s central office for policy coordination and compliance for federal COVID-19-related stimulus funds.
This webpage provides information about the federal funding sources available for the State’s COVID-19 response efforts. Additionally, it provides state agencies with policies, protocols and guidance pertaining to the disbursement and use of stimulus funds.
There are three main sources of federal funding for Rhode Island’s pandemic response:
Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the State received $1.25 billion through the Coronavirus Relief Fund. The State can use these funds for necessary expenses related to the pandemic that were incurred between March 1, 2020 and December 30, 2020 and were not accounted for in the state budget as of March 27, 2020 (the date the CARES Act passed). For more information on the CARES Act, click here.
The State is also eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding for certain expenses incurred because of the public health emergency. For more information on what types of costs are eligible for FEMA funding, click here.
Also, the State is receiving at least $300 million in additional federal funding that is allocated to various state agencies to provide grants and fund initiatives during this pandemic. An overview of federal COVID-19 funding can be found at the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee website.
The Pandemic Recovery Office has created a COVID-19 Transparency Portal that contains information about how state agencies are using federal funds to protect the health and welfare of Rhode Islanders. The website is updated once a month with the latest spending data.
CRF Public Employee Payroll Policy Updated on November 16, 2020
Coronavirus Relief Fund Indirect and Administrative Costs Policy
Federal COVID Funding Reporting Updated on October 26, 2020
CRF Reporting Workbook: Please contact your PRO liaison for the current version of the CRF reporting workbook
Non RIFANS Financial Report Template If your agency is managing a CRF project using a financial system other than RIFANS you are required to submit a financial report for each project using this template. Refer to the Federal COVID Funding Reporting reporting policy for additional information.
RIFANS CRF Data Extract: RIFANS data extract for current reporting period. Everyone reporting on a CRF project is to use the standard RIFANS data extract provided by the PRO. The file is sent by email at the beginning of each reporting cycle. If you need this file please contact your PRO reporting liaison.
Additional links about the State’s Response to COVID-19:
Visit the Rhode Island Department of Health’s COVID-19 webpage for information regarding testing, data and supports.
The ReopeningRI website contains all the guidance and recommendations for the State’s phased reopening.
