AI-assisted summary

Rhode Island's $32 million grant for low-carbon transportation materials, awarded in 2024, has been rescinded by the Trump administration.

The funds were part of a larger $1.2 billion program from the Biden-Harris administration, later canceled under the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."

Rhode Island had not yet allocated the funds, which were intended for projects starting in 2026.

PROVIDENCE – In November 2024, Rhode Island got the good news that it was in line for a $31,933,577 share of the $1.2 billion the Biden-Harris administration awarded 39 state Departments of Transportation under a "Low Carbon Transportation Materials Discretionary Grant Program."

Will Rhode Island get that money? It does not appear so.

The McKee administration acknowledged late Friday, Aug.

See Full Page