STATEHOUSE (Nov. 3, 2023) – State funding totaling just over $49,000 is in route to Cadiz to help make local infrastructure improvements, according to State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown).
State funding is available for local projects through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, including road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements and other items. In total, over 180 towns, cities and counties will receive more than $91 million in state matching grants.
"The Community Crossings grant program gives small towns and rural areas the ability to stretch their budgets further to make improvements," Criswell said. "It's great to see my hometown of Cadiz on the list of award recipients and I hope more of our local communities apply for state funding moving forward."
To qualify for the competitive grant, smaller municipalities provide a 25 percent match in local funds, while larger 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 $1.2 billion to improve local roads and bridges.
Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings and click on "Community Crossings Matching Grant" to access the full list of award recipients, and learn more about the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program.
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State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) represents House District 54,
which includes portions of Henry, Rush, Hancock and Shelby counties.
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