The Trump Administration has cut funding for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, impacting several infrastructure projects in North Dakota. The program was intended to provide grants for projects like the replacement of a century-old lagoon in Fessenden, North Dakota. However, the cancellation of over $20 million in BRIC grants has left communities like Fessenden, Washburn, and Lincoln scrambling for alternative solutions or funding.
The cuts have left smaller cities particularly vulnerable, with key projects now at risk of being delayed or abandoned. North Dakota officials are working to explore options to mitigate the impacts of the funding cuts and ensure that vital infrastructure projects can proceed. Local officials have expressed dismay at the loss of funding, with concerns raised about the implications for public health, environmental protection, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Efforts are underway to seek reinstatement of some of the canceled BRIC grants and identify other funding opportunities to support the affected projects.
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