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Rogers: Communities in Senate District 11 receive more than $5.6 million in road-funding grants

Rogers: Communities in Senate District 11 receive more than $5.6 million in road-funding grants

A full breakdown of the Community Crossings Awards can be found here.

STATEHOUSE (April 10, 2024) — Communities in Senate District 11 will receive more than $5.6 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger).

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 nearly $1.7 billion in state matching funds for local construction projects.

In Senate District 11, the following communities received grants:

  • Bristol received $1,129,571.73;
  • Elkhart received $1,492,756.25;
  • Elkhart County received $1.5 million; and
  • St. Joseph County received $1.5 million.

"The Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is a great way for local leaders to help improve roadways for Hoosier motorists, especially those that use these roads in their daily lives," Rogers said. "I am pleased several communities in Senate District 11 received funding, and I look forward to seeing the infrastructure improvements made."

Through the program, the Indiana Department of Transportation matches up to $1.5 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 July of 2024.

To view the full list of communities receiving matching funds, click here.

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State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) represents Senate District 11,
which includes portions of Elkhart and St. Joseph counties.
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Contact: Emma Balzer, Senior Press Secretary
Emma.Balzer@iga.in.gov
317-232-7184