R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-23.1-5.1: Eligibility.

In order to be eligible for direct grant assistance from the fund, applicants must demonstrate all of the following:

(1) Demonstrate the ability to accomplish the project;

(2) Compliance with any applicable element of the state estuary and coastal habitat restoration strategy; and

(3) Successful completion of an estuary and coastal habitat restoration application as developed by the technical committee, and a favorable recommendation of grant assistance from the technical committee to the council.