STATEHOUSE (Dec. 7, 2022) — Columbia City will receive $613,372.50 to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Justin Busch (R-Fort Wayne).
The CCMG, established by the Indiana General Assembly in 2016, aims to advance community infrastructure projects, strengthen local transportation networks and improve Indiana’s roads and bridges. Since its enactment, the program has awarded more than $1.1 billion in state matching funds for local construction projects.
"Staying on top of projects that impact our infrastructure is key in attracting businesses to our state," Busch said. "I am happy to see our area leaders attaining these grants and investing in the future of our community."
Through the program, the Indiana Department of Transportation matches up to $1 million annually when localities invest in road and bridge repairs. Counties with populations fewer than 50,000 and cities and towns with populations fewer than 10,000 receive a 75%/25% match, while counties with populations greater than 50,000 and cities and towns with populations greater than 10,000 receive a 50%/50% match.
The CCMG offers two rounds of applications each year, with the next call for applications occurring in January of 2023.
To view the full list of communities receiving matching funds, click here.
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State Sen. Justin Busch (R-Fort Wayne) represents Senate District 16, which includes Whitley County and a portion of Allen County.
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