STATEHOUSE (April 13, 2023) – Local communities are set to receive over $2.5 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Reps. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) and Dave Heine (R-Fort Wayne).
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.
"The Community Crossings program has helped our area and communities across the state complete essential infrastructure improvements without straining budgets," Carbaugh said. "I'm pleased to see additional investments coming to Allen County."
Area grant recipients include Allen County ($1 million), Fort Wayne ($1 million) and Woodburn ($550,429).
"Indiana is one of the top-rated states for infrastructure, and Community Crossings is a big reason why," Heine said. "Maintaining our roads and bridges are critical in helping communities prosper and keep motorists safe."
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. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) represents House
District 81, which includes a portion of Allen County.
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State Rep. Dave Heine (R-Fort Wayne) represents House
District 85, which includes a portion of Allen County.
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