STATEHOUSE (March 7, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded over $1 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to Tippecanoe County legislators.
The Community Crossings Matching Grant Program provides local communities funding for road reconstruction, bridge preservation, intersection improvements and other projects. This year, 245 Indiana communities will receive more than $200 million in state matching grants.
"Not every area has the resources or funds to take on major road and bridge projects that could bring economic growth," said State Rep. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport). "Community Crossings grants give communities and towns the additional support needed to attract new business and opportunities to rural areas."
Indiana was recently ranked as the best state in the nation for overall road conditions by Consumer Affairs, noting our low rate of traffic fatalities and quality of roads.
Shadeland received $424,875 and West Lafayette received $581,082.
"Road updates, maintenance and projects are essential for keeping our roadways safe and functional for Hoosiers," said State Rep. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort). "With the help of the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, our smaller communities can tackle these large, necessary projects."
State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) said to qualify for funding, smaller municipalities must provide a 25 percent match in local funds, while larger communities must provide a 50 percent match. The state requires 50 percent of available matching funds be awarded annually to communities within counties with a population of 50,000 or less. Since 2016, Community Crossings has awarded more than $2 billion to improve local roads and bridges.
"Having strong, sustainable infrastructure is necessary to maintain Indiana’s economy and promote growth," VanNatter said. "This program helps address our needs and makes communities across the state a better place to call home."
Visit in.gov/indot/communitycrossings to view a full list of grant recipients and learn more about the program.
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State Rep. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) represents House District 13,
which includes all of Benton and Warren counties, and portions of
Fountain, Jasper, Montgomery, Newton, Tippecanoe and White counties.
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State Rep. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) represents House District 41,
which includes portions of Boone, Clinton, Montgomery and Tippecanoe counties.
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State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) represents House District 38,
which includes all of Carroll and Tipton counties, and
portions of Cass, Clinton, Howard and Tippecanoe counties.
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