Rhode Island Farm Subsidy Payments
Rhode Island received $3.8B in USDA farm subsidy payments across 3,620 records from FY2010 to FY2025. That averages $220.93 per resident per year based on Census Bureau population estimates.
That is 0.3% of all USDA farm subsidy payments nationally.
- Providence
- $2,451M
- Kent
- $22M
- Washington
- $11M
- Bristol
- $4M
- Newport
- $2M
- Bennington
- $0M
- Highland
- $0M
- Franklin
- $0M
- Van Zandt
- $0M
- Worcester
- $0M
| Year | Total | $/Capita |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $316M | $288.78 |
| FY2024 | $316M | $288.44 |
| FY2023 | $400M | $364.70 |
| FY2022 | $466M | $426.39 |
| FY2021 | $481M | $438.41 |
| FY2020 | $315M | $287.39 |
| FY2019 | $246M | $232.93 |
| FY2018 | $262M | $247.11 |
| FY2017 | $271M | $256.94 |
| FY2016 | $276M | $260.65 |
| FY2015 | $283M | $268.08 |
| FY2014 | $25M | $23.68 |
| FY2013 | $25M | $24.06 |
| FY2012 | $38M | $36.18 |
| FY2011 | $53M | $50.26 |
| FY2010 | $43M | $40.89 |
Top Recipients (Historical, through ~2019)
| Recipient | City | Total Received | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| STATE OF RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION | CRANSTON | $1,913,902,955 | 106 |
| MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS | FOSTER | $1,333,771,626 | 770 |
| RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES | PROVIDENCE | $508,188,530 | 18 |
| COLONIAL VILLAGE | PROVIDENCE | $7,771,036 | 18 |
| DEERFIELD | PROVIDENCE | $7,321,667 | 12 |
| FOSTER SEN HSG INC | FOSTER | $3,093,758 | 17 |
| GLOCESTER HOUSING | CHEPACHET | $2,422,377 | 11 |
| BLOCK ISLAND EC DEV | BLOCK ISLAND | $2,269,207 | 17 |
| PEACE DALE UNITED | PEACE DALE | $2,227,070 | 15 |
| TOWN OF WARREN | WARREN | $2,038,500 | 3 |
| WYNDHAM ASSOCIATES | PROVIDENCE | $1,916,224 | 18 |
| DEERFIELD COMMON | PROVIDENCE | $1,332,480 | 3 |
| GLOCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY | CHEPACHET | $526,238 | 2 |
| EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | PROVIDENCE | $444,150 | 1 |
| THE GREENE COMPANY | GREENE | $400,144 | 8 |
| CONFREDA GREENHOUSES & FARMS, LLC | HOPE | $377,818 | 6 |
| WASHINGTON COUNTY TURF INC | WEST KINGSTON | $292,464 | 2 |
| INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENT | WARWICK | $288,194 | 86 |
| FARM FRESH RHODE ISLAND | PAWTUCKET | $249,999 | 2 |
| REISERT REALTY | EAST GREENWICH | $179,779 | 1 |
How much did Rhode Island receive in USDA farm subsidies?
Rhode Island received $3.8 billion in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025, representing 0.3% of the national total across 3,620 payment records. That averages $220.93 per resident per year.
What is the farm subsidy per capita in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island averaged $220.93 per resident per year in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025. This is calculated using annual Census Bureau population estimates matched to each fiscal year. Per-capita figures reflect total subsidy dollars — including payments to farms, businesses, and individuals — divided by total state population, not just the farm population. See the fiscal year table for the per-capita breakdown year by year.
Which county in Rhode Island receives the most farm subsidies?
Providence County leads Rhode Island with $2,451M in total USDA farm subsidy payments. View all Rhode Island counties →
What USDA programs pay the most in Rhode Island?
The largest USDA farm program in Rhode Island is SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, which paid $3,750M. Browse all programs →