(Brazil, IN) – Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) gathered this morning at the Clay County Courthouse to announce the 252 cities, towns, and counties around the state that are receiving portions of $207-million in Community Crossings matching grants.
Funds can be used for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements and other items.
Local grant recipients include:
- City of Batesville – $1,274,873.23
- Decatur County – $1,499,988.18
- Franklin County – $1,118,688.75
- City of Greensburg – $1.467,767.50
- Ripley County – $847,875.00
- Town of St. Leon – $173,930.72
- Town of Versailles – $362,065.24
- Town of Westport – $592,960.50
“Having safe roads is vital in any local community,” said State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville), a member of the House Roads and Transportation Committee. “These state dollars are a great tool for counties, cities and towns to make necessary improvements and build for the future.”
“Whether you are a lifelong Hoosier or just driving through, having safe roads is a must for the Crossroads of America,” said State Rep. Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon), a member of the House Roads and Transportation Committee. “Thanks to this program, our local communities can continue to invest in our roads and bridges, which adds to our quality of life and boosts the economy.”
To qualify for the competitive grant, smaller municipalities provide a 25 percent match in local funds, while larger 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 $1.6 billion to improve local roads and bridges.
“Whether you’re going to work or school, the quality of our infrastructure matters,” said State Rep. Jennifer Meltzer (R-Shelbyville). “This funding helps our communities stretch local dollars further and move ahead on improvements faster than they could otherwise.”
“Our entire community benefits when our streets and bridges are well-maintained,” said State Rep. Randy Lyness (R-West Harrison). “These state grants are not only an investment in safety, but also ensures businesses and our economy keep moving.”
“Year after year Indiana’s local Community Crossings program enables hundreds of critically important infrastructure improvements to happen,” said Gov. Holcomb. “I cannot overstate the transformative significance of this program and the positive impacts it has throughout our cities, towns and counties across the Hoosier State known as the Crossroads of America.”
Communities submitted applications for funding during a highly competitive call for projects in January.
Funding for Community Crossings comes from the state’s local road and bridge matching grant fund.
“Partnership with our local communities is vital to enhancing our state’s transportation network,” said INDOT Commissioner Mike Smith. “Community Crossings is just one of many ways INDOT is working with local agencies to improve safety, mobility and connectivity in the places they call home.”
A list of all 252 communities receiving matching funds in the 2024 spring call for projects can be seen here.
The next call for projects opens in July.
