STATEHOUSE (Nov. 3, 2023) – Significant state funding is in route to local Miami County communities to help complete road and bridge projects, according to State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport).
Funding is available through Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, which can be used for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements and other items. In total, over 180 towns, cities and counties will receive more than $91 million in state matching grants.
"These funds will be put to good use as we continue strengthening our local infrastructure," Manning said. "Community Crossings is a major reason why Indiana is recognized nationally for our roadways."
Area grant recipients include Bunker Hill ($73,217), Converse ($288,551) and Peru ($487,675).
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 $1.2 billion to improve local roads and bridges.
Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings and click on "Community Crossings Matching Grant" to access the full list of award recipients, and learn more about the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program.
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State Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) represents House District 23,
which includes portions of Cass and Miami counties.
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