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Community Crossings Matching Grant call for projects now open



INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation is accepting Fiscal Year 2027 applications for its Community Crossings Matching Grant program. The application window is open now through 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, September 30. 

Community Crossings grants are available to cities, towns and counties in the State of Indiana. The following adjustments were made to the program during recent legislative sessions:

  • One call for projects per state fiscal year
  • Program cap reduced to $100 million per year
  • Annual cap reduced to $1 million per local unit of government per fiscal year
    • Local cap includes amount received through additional lane mile distribution
  • Local match amounts:
    • Cities and towns with a population less than 12,500 will receive funds using an 80/20% match.
    • Cities and towns with a population greater than 12,500 people will receive funds using a 50/50% match.
    • Counties with a population greater than 55,000 will receive funds using a 50/50%match.
    • Counties with a population less than 55,000 will receive funds using an 80/20% match.

Since 2016, the state has awarded more than $2 billion in matching funds to support local road and bridge projects across Indiana. 

All application materials must be submitted by Wednesday, September 30, at 5 p.m. ET to be considered. Communities receiving awards will be notified in late 2026.

For more information, visit INDOT’s website: 
Community Crossings
INDOT’s LPA Programs



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