Kelly Armstrong: “Discretionary grant programs can take up to 18 months…”

“This is especially important in states like North Dakota that don't have that long of a construction season. Although discretionary grant programs play a role in our infrastructure funding, the process is often … Discretionary grant programs can take up to 18 months between an award and grant announcement. … Railroad Administration. The grant was will fund a long overdue grade separation project in Grand Forks, a city with nearly 60,000 residents and home to my alma mater, the University of North Dakota.” (02:45–02:57)

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