The region including Fulton County that recently received its allocation of funding from READI 2.0 is excited about possible future projects.

At the same time, the group also left wondering what could have been had the grant award been larger.

Fulton County Commissioner Bryan Lewis says the North Central Region of Cass, Clinton, Howard, Miami and Tipton counties is working together to decide how to utilize $35 million.

Lewis said the request from the region was for $80 million

READI 2.0 awarded $500 million to 15 regions representing all 92 counties.