STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) – Howard County communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (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.
"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."
Area grant recipients include Howard County (nearly $1.5 million) and Kokomo ($1.5 million).
"Whether traveling in town or across the state, we depend on safe roads," VanNatter said. "For local communities, these grants can be key to making local infrastructure improvements, which also helps promote economic growth and adds to our quality of life."
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. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) represents House District 30,
which includes portions of Grant and Howard counties.
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State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) represents House District 38,
which includes all of Carroll and Tipton counties, and
portions of Cass, Clinton, Howard and Tippecanoe counties.
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