The city will be submitting a grant application later this month that would address aging infrastructure if approved.

The $50 million Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant is available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to fund initiatives that reduce risks from natural hazards.

According to City Planner J Emanuel Stuart, the grant is highly competitive but is hoping with the help of expert grant writer Danielle Bouchever the city’s application will garner the attention needed in order for Bisbee to be approved……read full story (online subscribers only)