Rural Access Infrastructure Fund
(RAIF) House Bill 1259, “An Act to make an appropriation for rural access infrastructure improvement” has officially rolled out.​
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​Your county has received the 2nd of 3 allocations of the $31 million grant for culvert and small structure replacements. Their allocation is based upon the number of reported structures and culverts for the entire county as a ratio of the entire state. These funds are separate from their general fund.
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Your 5 year structure improvement plan must be turned in to your County Hwy Supt. by August 31st of each year.
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The deadline to turn in applications is October 31st each year.
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Grants will be awarded before January 15th, the following year, by your county commissioners
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Townships should receive and retain a copy of their inventory worksheets and all paperwork.
Electronic Application, 5-Year Plan & Inventory List
(click on link, then scroll down to RAIF templates)
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PAPER APPLICATION & 5 YEAR PLAN
RAIF Manual for Excel Documents
Map and Inventory Access
Small Structure Inventory Correction Guide