R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-6.1-7: Federal and other aid.

Any and all donations, gifts, and grants of money, equipment, and services from the federal or any local government, or any agency of it, and from any person, firm, or corporation, for any of the purposes and functions of the compact, may be accepted by and administered by the compact administrator, subject to the approval of the director of administration, who may receive and utilize the aid, subject to the terms, conditions, and regulations governing donations, gifts and grants.