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D.C. (NewsDakota.com) – The Office of U.S. Senator Heidi Keitkamp has announced that two federal grants totaling 2,000 have been given to Tri-County Regional Development Council in Williston and the South Central Dakota Regional Council in Jamestown.

According to a release, the funds will be used to support economic development planning in North Dakota. Funds were made available through the Economic Development Administration (EDA) which helps communities establish economic development strategies.

“These federal funds reinforce why it’s so important to continue strong investments in rural America,” Senator Heitkamp stated. “When we partner those federal funds with investments from the private sector, it enables North Dakota businesses to grow and thrive, supporting jobs, families, and safe neighborhoods. But these funds wouldn’t be available if the president’s budget is put to action – and our towns would directly feel the impacts. It makes zero sense to pull the rug out from these communities and small businesses when we know the potential to grow jobs is right here at home.”

 $66,000 were given to the South Central Regional Council in Jamestown. These funds will serve the counties of Barnes, Dickey, Foster, Griggs, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, Stutsman, and Wells.