Investor Presentaiton

Ocean State Climate Adaptation and Resilience (OSCAR) Grant RIDEM DEM RHODE ISLAND Funding amount: $4mm total Required match - None Important dates: Expected RFP Release March/April 2024 PROJECT TYPES Projects that reduce the vulnerability of low-lying infrastructure on public land through measures that include removal and relocation of infrastructure Restoration of river and stream floodplains, including regrading of banks Revegetation Acquisition of that area of land necessary to maintain and preserve public access Redesigning, resizing, and replacing culverts and bridge spans at existing wetland crossings Additional adaptation and resilience projects deemed to be eligible under R.I. Gen. Laws § 46- 23.3-5 PROGRAM PRIORITIES Funds Planning, Design, Construction, among other activity types • Entities who own or control public land are eligible to apply • Strong focus on projects delivering feasible and technically sound climate adaptation solutions with habitat restoration and public access co-benefits • Environmental Justice and Community Engagement scoring criteria

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