Indy Standard

State Representative Heath VanNatter announced that Carroll County is set to benefit from over $129,000 in state funding for road and bridge projects. The funding comes through Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, which supports road reconstruction, bridge preservation, and intersection improvements among other infrastructure projects.

The program will distribute more than $139 million in matching grants across 223 communities in the state. "Investing in infrastructure is critical to ensuring our communities can compete in today's economy," VanNatter stated. He emphasized that Indiana's fiscal responsibility allows for continued support of programs that enhance the quality of life for residents.

To participate in this competitive grant program, smaller municipalities are required to provide a 25 percent match with local funds, while larger communities must provide a 50 percent match. State law mandates that half of the available matching funds be allocated annually to communities within counties with populations of 50,000 or fewer. Since its inception in 2016, Community Crossings has awarded over $1.8 billion to improve local roads and bridges.

Further information about the program can be found by visiting Indiana's Department of Transportation website.