FAQs

RI Ready is Rhode Island’s statewide industrial site readiness initiative. It helps eligible industrial properties move toward pre-permitted, development-ready status through technical assistance, capital investment, and coordinated support.

RI Ready is managed by the Quonset Development Corporation on behalf of the State of Rhode Island.

The initiative is supported by $40 million in bond funding to invest in eligible sites across the state.

Owners of Rhode Island industrial properties that meet baseline eligibility — including industrial zoning and clear development potential — are encouraged to apply.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. There is no single deadline — sites can enter the pipeline at any time.

Your site is reviewed against baseline eligibility, then moves through assessment, site preparation, and, ultimately, to development-ready status.

Yes. Sensitive information shared during the process is treated with appropriate confidentiality by program staff and partners.