STATEHOUSE (April 14, 2023) – Local communities are set to receive over $1.8 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Reps. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) and Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh).
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.
"Investing in our infrastructure is vital to the economic success of our communities and state," Ledbetter said. "With these grant funds, local governments will be able to stretch dollars further and complete their projects much sooner."
Area grant recipients include:
"Investments in infrastructure are critical to helping our communities thrive," Hostettler said. "This program is a great example of state and local governments working together to ensure our roads are maintained."
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. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) represents House District 64,
which includes portions of Gibson, Knox and Vanderburgh counties.
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State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) represents House District 75,
which includes portions of Gibson, Pike and Warrick counties.
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