STATEHOUSE (April 13, 2023) – Local communities are set to receive over $412,000 to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Reps. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) and Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown).
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.
"As the Crossroads of America, it's important we maintain our state's infrastructure," Payne said. "This grant program is a vital step in maintaining our roads and helps make Indiana attractive to new families and businesses alike."
Area grant recipients include Borden ($100,650) and Scottsburg ($312,017).
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.
"Whether drivers are picking up their children or heading to work, the quality of our roads plays a key role in Hoosiers' lives," Engleman said. "This grant program is a great tool local communities can use to make getting from point A to point B easier."
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. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) represents House District 70,
which includes all of Harrison County, and portions of Clark, Floyd and Washington counties.
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State Rep. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) represents House District 66,
which includes portions of Clark, Jefferson and Scott counties.
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