STATEHOUSE (Oct. 2, 2020) – State Reps. Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville) and Ron Bacon (R-Chandler) encourage communities in Southwest Indiana to apply for the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program to help fund local road and bridge projects.
Sullivan, co-author of the 2016 law creating Indiana's long-term road funding plan, said Community Crossings Matching Grants help cities, towns and counties fund local infrastructure projects through preservation, road construction, intersection improvements, guardrail replacements and signage.
"Indiana maintains its reputation as the 'Crossroads of America' for many reasons, including our strong investments in our roads," said Sullivan, chair of the House Roads and Transportation Committee. "This program allows Hoosier communities to stretch their dollars further and complete much-needed infrastructure projects to improve transportation, alleviate traffic congestion and eliminate deferred maintenance costs."
According to Bacon, Hoosier communities are eligible for a state match up to $1 million annually and the Indiana Department of Transportation opens applications twice a year. Due to COVID-19, this year’s second round of calls for projects was postponed in July, but Gov. Eric Holcomb recently announced that the matching grant program will resume and the new application deadline is Oct. 23.
Counties with fewer than 50,000 residents and cities and towns with less than 10,000 residents contribute 25% of the matching funds, with larger communities contributing 50%. To be eligible, all local units of government must have an approved Asset Management Plan and provide a funding match.
"The Community Crossings program is made possible through strong state and local relationships," Bacon said. "This unique partnership provides opportunities for communities to address their infrastructure needs without straining their local budgets. Indiana is fortunate to be in a strong fiscal position to continue this program while navigating the negative financial effects of COVID-19."
Since the program's inception, $739 million has been awarded to support Hoosier communities and infrastructure projects around the state. Local governments can apply for the program online at in.gov/indot/4013.htm, with forms due by 5 p.m. EST on Oct. 23.
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State Rep. Ron Bacon (R-Chandler) represents House District 75,
which includes portions of Warrick, Pike and Spencer counties.
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State Rep. Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville) represents House District 78,
which includes portions of Vanderburgh and Warrick counties.
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