STATEHOUSE (Nov. 5, 2021) – Grant County communities will receive more than $2 million in state matching grants to steer toward much-needed road improvement projects, according to local lawmakers.
State Rep. Ann Vermilion (R-Marion) said 218 towns, cities and counties throughout Indiana received a combined total of over $101 million through the Community Crossings Matching Grant program. Cook supported legislation establishing the program in 2016 and its expansion in 2017. The Indiana Department of Transportation oversees and distributes these grants twice each year.
"Ensuring local infrastructure is well-maintained is necessary to building upon our overall economy," Vermilion said. "Roads are needed for the transportation of goods and services, and providing funding for upgrades is vital as our local communities look to grow."
State matching grant recipients include Grant County $340,000, Upland $842,114, Marion $677,688 and Jonesboro $185,865.
State Rep. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) said communities can use these funds for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage.
"Infrastructure improvements make our community more appealing for residents and businesses," Karickhoff said. "They also help fund necessary upgrades to increase the safety of our roads."
Smaller municipalities must provide a 25 percent match in local funds, while large communities must provide a 50 percent match.
"This funding program allows us to complete large, much-needed projects in our communities," State Rep. Tony Cook (R-Cicero) said. "Repairing our local roads not only improves drivers' safety, but it also attracts businesses, which ultimately stimulates our economy."
More information about the program and recipients can be found online at in.gov/indot/communitycrossings.
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State Rep. Tony Cook (R-Cicero) represents House District 32, which includes all of Tipton County
and portions of Hamilton, Madison, Delaware, Howard and Grant counties.
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State Rep. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) represents House District 30,
which includes portions of Grant and Howard counties.
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State Rep. Ann Vermilion (R-Marion) represents House District 31, which includes
all of Blackford County and portions of Delaware, Grant and Wells counties.
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