Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has canceled over $20 million in grants for North Dakota infrastructure projects under the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program. This decision affects projects like a water intake project in Washburn, a wastewater treatment project in Lincoln, and a lagoon project in Fessenden. Local officials express disappointment over the loss of crucial funding, with implications for taxes and public safety. FEMA has faced criticism for canceling the BRIC program, which aimed to help communities affected by natural disasters. Lawmakers are exploring other funding options to address the funding gaps left by the canceled grants. Governor Kelly Armstrong has directed state agencies to collaborate with communities to find solutions. While some projects were promised funding, the sudden cancellation has left local officials and residents reeling. Planning for critical infrastructure projects has been put on hold, pending alternative funding sources. The community of Fessenden, in particular, is facing challenges in maintaining their over 100-year-old lagoon.
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