STATEHOUSE (April 13, 2023) – Local communities are set to receive over $1.1 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Reps. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City).
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.
"Indiana is a national leader when it comes to infrastructure investments, unlike other states that struggle with paying for critical road improvements," Rowray said. "Road construction projects are necessary, yet costly. With these grants, locals have a dedicated funding source they can turn to as they make sure our roads are reliable for years to come."
Area grant recipients include Albany ($405,436), Daleville ($120,020) and Delaware County ($640,090).
"Indiana's strong fiscal footing continues to pave the way for growth," Prescott said. "Community Crossings grants help build on our state's reputation as the Crossroads of America, and I look forward to seeing more local infrastructure projects move forward thanks to this funding."
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. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) represents House District 35,
which includes portions of Delaware and Madison counties.
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State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) represents House District 33,
which includes all of Blackford and Randolph counties, and portions of Delaware, Henry and Jay counties.
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