Federal loans and grants would help build and upgrade hundreds of rural community facilities in nearly every state.

As the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act moves into its third month on the books, the Biden administration is stepping up project spending.

After House approval, negotiators would aim to work out differences with Senate-passed version.

Funds, set for 11 states, are for first year of five-year, $1.25-billion program.

Everglades restoration program receives the largest allotment of roughly $1.1 billion.

California gets largest funding share, New York ranks second.

Already, Corps 'Chief's Reports' Signed for 14 Projects.

Nonresidential specialty contractors segment shows strongest results.

Winning projects are in coastal, Great Lakes and inland river locations.

Funds go to reimburse 42 states for storms, wildfires and other disasters.