County HELP Program Progresses
More headway has been made with the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program Kosciusko.
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Mentone Plans To Revitalize Mentzer Park Via HELP
Mentone leaders are planning to revitalize Mentzer Park using some of the town’s American Rescue Plan Act funds.
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Pierceton Eyes Recreational Facility With Assistance Through HELP
Pierceton leaders are planning to construct an indoor recreational facility in town with a little help.
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Ways To Improve Mentone Shared Through Arts-Infused HELP Event
Mentone residents recently suggested ways to improve their community while doing a bit of artwork.
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Participate In Milford’s Public Utility Survey
The town of Milford is applying for a Community Development Block Grant available through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to support the town in developing a strategic infrastructure plan.
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Kosciusko Receives $1 Million Matching Grant For Rural Projects
Kosciusko County will receive a $1 million grant from the state of Indiana that will be directed toward helping rural areas of the county.
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Silver Lake Gets $350,000 To Demolish School
The town of Silver Lake has been awarded $350,000 to tear down Silver Lake Elementary School.
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Milford Council Receives Update On Income Survey
Town Council met Monday, Aug. 9, and heard an update from Brett Roberts of Michiana Council of Area Governments.
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MACOG Starts Second Round Of Income Surveys In Milford
Representatives from Michiana Area Council of Governments will be back in Milford conducting income surveys as part of an effort on behalf of the town to obtain a Community Development Block Grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
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Lt. Gov. Crouch, OCRA Award 15 Taking Care Of Main Street Grants
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs today announced 15 Indiana Main Street programs are receiving grants through the Taking Care of Main Street program totaling $205,000.
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42 Wabash County Businesses To Receive COVID-19 Grants
Almost $200,000 in grants have been awarded to 42 Wabash County small businesses thanks to funding provided by both the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) and the Wabash County Commissioners.
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Milford Talks Redevelopment Possibilities for 2020
MILFORD — Milford Redevelopment Commission had its last public meeting of an eventful year Monday, Dec. 9. In attendance was Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation CEO Alan Tio, who praised the commission for the work it has accomplished. “You’re ahead of the other redevelopment organizations in the county,” he … Read More
Silver Lake To Pursue Grant
SILVER LAKE — Flooding has been an issue in areas around Silver Lake and, as of its regular meeting Wednesday evening, Aug. 10, the town council is one step closer to being able to apply for a grant to fix it. A representative from Project Resources was present to … Read More
Holcomb Announces Availability Of Place-Based Investment Funds
INDIANAPOLIS — Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb announceD the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development have launched a second round of the Place Based Investment Funds. This program is an opportunity for all Indiana communities to apply for grant funding to … Read More
OCRA Announces Grant Application Availability
INDIAAPOLIS — The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs is accepting applications for the second round of Downtown Enhancement Grants as part of the Indiana Main Street program. Through designation as an IMS, a community gains access to grant opportunities, trainings, conferences and technical assistance. OCRA has invested nearly $352 million into … Read More
OCRA Announces Renovation Grant And Open Call For Letters Of Intent
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced they are now accepting Letters of Intent for the new Historic Renovation Grant Program, which is designed to preserve and rehabilitate historic properties to further incentivize downtown economic development. “OCRA continues to invest our time and resources … Read More