Rhode Island General Laws Title 30. Military Affairs and Defense § 30-15.7-2. State grants

Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, the governor is authorized to make financial grants to meet disaster related necessary expenses or serious needs of individuals or families adversely affected by a major disaster which cannot otherwise adequately be met from other means of assistance, which shall not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) in the aggregate to an individual or family in any single major disaster declared by the president of the United States.