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Tusayan seeks federal grants after engineering costs outpace Smart Grant reimbursements
Summary
Town staff told the council Smart Grant engineering spending is approaching contract limits, FLAP funding was not awarded, and a BUILD decision is pending; local funding gaps for the 60% design are estimated at roughly $450,000 if BUILD is not awarded.
Town officials updated the Council on the status of engineering expenditures and federal grant efforts supporting the Drainage Master Plan. "The Smart Grant was awarded in 2025 and is being used to fund the engineering work," Program Manager Shaun Pooyouma said, noting the Town issued a $2 million engineering contract to Civiltec and has authorized approximately $1.9 million to date against that contract.
Pooyouma told the Council the town applied for a FLAP grant (requesting about $30 million) in November but was not awarded funding; a BUILD grant application has been submitted and the Town expected notification around June 20. Town Manager Clifton said the Town has roughly $350,000 remaining in Smart Grant reimbursements available for Phase 2, leaving an approximate $450,000 shortfall to reach the estimated $800,000 needed to complete 60% design if BUILD is not awarded. The Council discussed pursuing other federal funding and coordinating with the Flood Control District to close the gap.
Clifton added that the Town delegation (Mayor, Vice Mayor, Town Attorney and Town Manager) will travel to Washington, D.C., to meet congressional staff and federal agencies to highlight the community’s flood mitigation needs. Staff emphasized that large construction costs will not be covered locally and that projects may be pursued in phases.
