Rhode Island · Grant

RI Statewide DPA Grant

$17,500

$17,500 true grant — no repayment. When funded, one of the largest DPA grants nationally.

Rhode Island Housing's Statewide Grant provides $17,500 that never needs repayment. A straight grant with no deferred loan, no forgiveness period — just free money applied to your home purchase.

Amount$17,500
TypeGrant
Available inRhode Island
First-time buyer requiredYes
Minimum credit score660
Multi-unit eligibleYes — 1-4 units
Funding statusARPA-funded. Check availability — previous rounds depleted in under 2 months.

House-hack eligible

This program can be used on 1-4 unit properties. Live in one unit, rent the others.

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RIHousing Extra Assistance (RI) $20,000
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FirstGenHomeRI (Rhode Island) $25,000
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