STATEHOUSE (April 14, 2023) – Tippecanoe County communities are set to receive over $2.2 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to area legislators.
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.
"This program is about the state making strong investments in our local communities," said State Rep. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort). "These dollars go directly to needed projects, bringing improvements to our area while creating jobs and economic development opportunities."
Area grant recipients include:
"It can be tough to get funding for infrastructure projects in smaller, rural communities," said State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica). "This grant program can make all the difference by providing much-needed funds to ensure roads are functioning for years to come."
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.
"These grants ensure our smaller, rural communities aren't left behind," said State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo). "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."
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.
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State Rep. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) represents House District 41,
which includes portions of Boone, Clinton, Montgomery and Tippecanoe counties.
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State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) represents House District 13,
which includes all of Benton and Warren counties, and portions of
Fountain, Jasper, Montgomery, Newton, Tippecanoe and White counties.
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State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) represents House District 38,
which includes all of Carroll and Tipton counties, and
portions of Cass, Clinton, Howard and Tippecanoe counties.
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