STATEHOUSE (April 13, 2023) – Local communities are set to receive over $3.2 million to complete much-needed road projects, according to State Reps. Ann Vermilion (R-Marion) and Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo).
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.
"Through this state and local partnership, communities large and small can continue making much-needed infrastructure improvements," Vermilion said. "These ongoing and strong investments in our roads help attract job providers and talent to our area so that we can boost the economy."
Area grant recipients include:
"This program is continuing to help grow our state with big investments in roads and bridges," Karickhoff said. "Continued funding for these projects is key to remaining a top state in the country for infrastructure, as well as providing a quality transportation network for the millions of people who use it."
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. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) represents House District 30,
which includes portions of Grant and Howard counties.
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State Rep. Ann Vermilion (R-Marion) represents House District 31,
which includes portions of Grant and Madison counties.
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