Overview

• The $830 million grant will enhance roads, bridges, and other infrastructure to withstand climate-induced extreme weather.
• Projects include upgrading stormwater systems, reinforcing coastal areas, and enhancing evacuation routes.
• The grants are distributed through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, emphasizing climate resilience.
• Secretary Pete Buttigieg highlighted the urgency given the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events.
• States like Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Colorado are among the recipients for specific infrastructure upgrades.