STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Grant County and local communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by State Reps. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) and Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo).
A total of 252 communities across the state will receive over $207 million through Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. Funds can be used for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements and other items.
"The Community Crossings program is a great example of how the state and locals can join forces to address important needs like infrastructure," said State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion). "By taking advantage of this opportunity, towns, cities and counties can make repairs and improvements more quickly."
Area grant recipients include:
"Thanks to our state's fiscal responsibility, we are able to continue successful programs like this without placing debt on future generations," Karickhoff said. "These dollars can tackle critical infrastructure projects that keep residents and visitors safe as they travel our roads."
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 $1.6 billion to improve local roads and bridges.
Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings and click on "Community Crossings Matching Grant" to learn more about the program.
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State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) represents House District 31,
which includes portions of Grant and Madison 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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