Community Crossings Matching Grant call for projects now open

The Indiana Department of Transportation is accepting Fiscal Year 2026 applications for its Community Crossings Matching Grant program. The application window is open now through 5 p.m. ET on Friday, October 31.

Community Crossings grants are available to cities, towns and counties in the State of Indiana. The following adjustments were made to the program following the 2025 legislative session:

• One call for projects per state fiscal year
  • Starting in FY 2027, the call for projects will return to July.
• Program cap reduced to $100 million per year
• Annual cap reduced to $1 million per local unit of government per fiscal year
• Local match amounts:
  • Cities and towns with a population less than 10,000 will receive funds using an 80/20% match.
  • Cities and towns with a population greater than 10,000 people will receive funds using a 50/50% match.
  • Counties with a population greater than 55,000 will receive funds using a 50/50%match.
  • Counties with a population less than 55,000 will receive funds using an 80/20% match.

Since 2016, the state has awarded more than $2 billion in matching funds to support local road and bridge projects across Indiana. 

All application materials must be submitted by Friday, October 31, at 5 p.m. ET to be considered. Communities receiving awards will be notified in late 2025.

For more information, visit INDOT's website: 
Community Crossings
INDOT's LPA Programs