STATEHOUSE (April 14, 2023) – Local communities are set to receive over $4.3 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.
"The great thing about this program is that communities large and small both benefit," said State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City). "Projects and other critical infrastructure needs that were previously delayed can now receive the green light, and I'm excited to see our communities benefit."
Area grant recipients include:
"Our roads and bridges must be safe and efficient for Hoosiers and businesses alike," said State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn). "Making these investments has made our state one of the best for infrastructure, and that leads to stronger communities and economic growth."
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.
"Road projects are some of the most expensive budget items for local governments and many simply don't have the resources," said State Rep. Denny Zent (R-Angola). "These state matching grants really help stretch their dollars and complete projects sooner."
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. David Abbott (R-Rome City) represents House District 18, which
includes portions of Elkhart, Kosciusko, Noble and Whitley counties.
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State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) represents House District 52, which
includes all of DeKalb County, and portions of Noble and Steuben counties.
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State Rep. Denny Zent (R-Angola) represents House District 51,
which includes all of LaGrange County and a portion of Steuben County.
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