Last Updated on April 13, 2023 by Indiana House Republicans
STATEHOUSE – Local communities are set to receive over $2 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Reps. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).
Funding is available through the state’s Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, which can be used for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements and other items. In total, 224 towns, cities and counties will receive over $133.4 million in state matching grants.
“The Community Crossings program ensures cities, towns and counties are able to move ahead on infrastructure projects,” Manning said. “Maintaining roads throughout the entire state is an ongoing effort, and these investments help communities of all sizes pay for improvements.”
Area grant recipients include Cass County ($1 million), Galveston ($935,196) and Walton ($114,618).
“These grants ensure our smaller, rural communities aren’t left behind,” VanNatter said. “Better roads can lead to an increase in economic development and quality of life. This program is a great example of how the state and locals can come together to make a positive difference on our infrastructure.”
To qualify for the competitive grant, smaller municipalities provide a 25 percent match in local funds, while large communities provide a 50 percent match. State law requires 50 percent of the available matching funds be awarded annually to communities within counties with a population of 50,000 or fewer. Since 2016, Community Crossings has awarded more than $1.27 billion to improve local roads and bridges.
A list of all communities receiving matching funds in the latest round is available here. Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings to learn more about the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program and the next call for projects opening in July.
SOURCE: News release from Indiana House Republicans