WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, announced the Federal Transit Administration awarded a $7,768,742 grant to the City of Grand Forks from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
“Funding from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act continues to deliver wins for North Dakota from airports and bridges to drinking water and transportation projects,” said Senator Cramer. “These dollars have a noticeable impact on our communities and this grant will improve public transportation facilities in Grand Forks.”
The funding will rehabilitate public transportation facilities in the City of Grand Forks from the Buses and Bus Facilities Grants and Low-No Emission Grants program.
Background:
The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes:
The bipartisan bill includes methods for paying for the increased spending without raising taxes on the American people, such as repurposing $210 billion in funds previously authorized for COVID-19 relief. Click here for a summary of the bill.
It is backed by over 100 prominent groups including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Farm Bureau, Business Roundtable, National Association of Manufacturers, and more. Click here for a list of national supporters.