The Office of Lt. Govrnor Micah Beckwith and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced 15 rural communities will receive more than $10.8 million in federal grant funding to expand community facilities, improve water infrastructure and eliminate blight.
OCRA distributes Community Development Block Grant funds to rural communities, which assist units of local government with various community projects such as infrastructure improvement, downtown revitalization, public facilities and economic development.
The Public Facilities Program creates and expands community facilities that enhance the lives of residents. Eligible projects include fire stations, community facilities, libraries, museums, community centers and performance spaces that open doors to knowledge and ideas, culture, and enjoyment.
Projects receiving Public Facilities Program grant funding include:
- The Town of Silver Lake is awarded $750,000 to construct a new community center, which will serve as a social and recreational hub through planned activities and programs. The community center will improve the quality of life for the residents and help ensure the town's long-term viability.
- The City of Logansport is awarded $750,000 to renovate the historic Logansport-Cass County Memorial Center, including improvements to building insulation, water damage and wood rot areas. The building will maintain its historical appearance and functionality as a community center.
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