STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2022) – Local communities will receive more than $1.2 million in state matching grants for road and bridge improvement projects, according to State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).
In total, more than 220 towns, cities and counties will receive over $107 million in state funding through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. Funds, awarded twice a year, are for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage, and can cover material costs for chip sealing and crack filling operations.
"Indiana's economy relies heavily on roads and bridges, and their upkeep is essential," Snow said. "On behalf of Hoosier students, workers, farmers and businesses, we must continue to make wise investments in our local transportation network. With Community Crossings, we can make sure our roads are dependable for years to come, and do so without going into debt."
Area grant recipients include Nappanee $726,746, Warsaw $443,658 and Etna Green $71,868.
As part of the grant program, 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. To date, Hoosier communities are on the receiving end of more than $1 billion in Community Crossings Matching Grants.
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, which oversees and awards the grants, the next call for projects is expected in July. More information can be found at in.gov/indot/communitycrossings or by emailing LPAQuestions@indot.in.gov.
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State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) represents House District 18,
which includes Wabash County and portions of Kosciusko, Grant and Miami counties.
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