STATEHOUSE (Nov. 4, 2021) – Kosciusko County communities will receive more than $1.2 million in state matching grants to steer toward much-needed road improvement projects, according to State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw).
Snow said 218 towns, cities and counties throughout Indiana received a combined total of over $101 million through the Community Crossings Matching Grant program. The Indiana General Assembly passed legislation establishing the program in 2016 and its expansion in 2017. The Indiana Department of Transportation oversees and distributes these grants twice each year.
"Safe and reliable roads continue to play a vital role in our area's economy and ensure Hoosiers stay connected to business, new opportunities and recreation," Snow said. "Through the Community Crossings program, our local cities and county can make essential investments in infrastructure that will last for years to come."
The following communities received state matching grants:
Snow said communities can use these funds for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage. Smaller municipalities must provide a 25 percent match in local funds, while large communities must provide a 50 percent match. State law requires that 50 percent of the available matching funds be awarded annually to communities within counties with a population of 50,000 or fewer.
More information about the program and recipients can be found online at in.gov/indot/communitycrossings.
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State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) represents House District 18, which
includes Wabash County and portions of Kosciusko, Grant and Miami counties.
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