STATEHOUSE (April 19, 2023) – Local communities are set to receive over $1.1 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne).
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.
"With Community Crossings, locals have a dedicated funding source they can tap to continue improving our roads and bridges, which require constant upkeep," Lehman said. "Infrastructure projects are not cheap, but they are necessary. These funds will be put to good use, and help ensure local infrastructure is safe and in good condition for years to come."
Area grant recipients include Wells County ($647,417), Ossian ($452,994) and Uniondale ($98,715).
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.
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. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) represents House District 79,
which includes all of Adams County, and portions of Jay and Wells counties.
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