News Release

INDIANAPOLIS — Communities in Senate District 9 will receive more than $3.1 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, said State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka).

Sen. Ryan Mishler

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.

In Senate District 9, the following communities received grants:

• Bremen received $582,991.57;
• Kosciusko County received $1 million;
• Mishawaka received $855,623.31;
• North Webster received $545,109.60; and
• Osceola received $204,577.50.

“The Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is a great way for communities to improve their infrastructure projects,” Mishler said. “It’s always encouraging to see local leaders taking advantage of state programs like this one in order to strengthen their communities. I look forward to seeing the effects of this funding in Senate District 9.”

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 2023.

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