Area grant recipients include Fillmore ($318,952), Greencastle ($1.5 million) and Roachdale ($251,739).
Local communities will soon be on the move with more road and bridge projects with the help of recently released state funding, according to State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle).
Funding is available through Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, which can be used for road reconstruction, bridge preservation, intersection improvements and other projects. A total of 223 communities across the state will receive more than $139 million in state matching grants.
"Road and bridge maintenance can be challenging for local governments, especially when budgets are tight," said Baird, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee. "Community Crossings grants are a critical tool, enabling our communities to complete essential infrastructure projects and keep their roads safer for everyone."
Area grant recipients include Fillmore ($318,952), Greencastle ($1.5 million) and Roachdale ($251,739).
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 $1.8 billion to improve local roads and bridges.
FBI joins search for missing Owen County woman
Pair of Parke County Jail inmates facing more charges
Rockville Town Board hikes sewer fee, talks irrigation program
Elevated fire weather risk in Central Indiana
All-way stop coming to U.S. 231 and State Road 234 in Montgomery County
Lane, shoulder closures to impact I-74 in Fountain County
Duke Energy reminds residents to call 811 before beginning spring digging projects
Parke County tornado confirmed
Parents offering new alternative for Montezuma Elementary families
Sherlock Holmes to the stage at Parke Heritage this weekend
Indiana AG warns of human trafficking during Final Four
Billie Creek Village ready for another season
