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Fargo committee hears HDR update on grant funding as federal programs remain uncertain

2959308 · March 18, 2025
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The Sustainability and Resiliency Committee received an update from HDR staff about multiple federal and state grant programs; presenters said several programs are 'in flux' while some state-level opportunities remain available. City staff noted one existing contract and local EECBG funds are proceeding.

FARGO — The Sustainability and Resiliency Committee on Tuesday heard that many federal grant programs for infrastructure and resilience are currently uncertain, while at least one state program and an existing local contract remain active.

HDR sustainability grants staff and City of Fargo officials briefed the panel on the status of multiple opportunities, including state energy programs and federally administered programs such as PROTECT (formerly RAISE), FEMA’s BRIC and flood-mitigation grants, the Bridge Investment Program, and economic adjustment/public works assistance. Seth Strongman of HDR said recent changes in Washington have left "a lot of uncertainty" and that some grant websites now carry notices that program details are…

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