The Community Crossings Matching Grant Program by the Indiana Department of Transportation funds local road and bridge preservation projects with a focus on infrastructure quality and safety.
Funder: Indiana Department of Transportation
Due Dates: September 30, 2026: State FY 2027 Call for Projects application deadline | October 1, 2026: Annual Title VI Implementation Plan submission deadline | December 1, 2026: Annual Asset Management Plan (AMP) submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $1 million per local government per year; $100 million cap statewide per fiscal year; matching funds required (50/50 or 80/20 based on population).
Summary: Funds Indiana local governments for preservation and improvement of local roads and bridges, supporting infrastructure and economic growth.
Key Information: All applicants must have approved asset management plans and demonstrate ADA/Title VI compliance to be eligible.
The Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, administered by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), provides funding to Indiana cities, towns, and counties for the preservation and improvement of local roads and bridges. The program is designed to foster economic development, job growth, and safer, more efficient transportation networks across the state. Funding supports road and bridge preservation projects, ADA-compliant upgrades linked to those projects, and materials for chip sealing and crack filling operations. The program requires strong asset management and compliance with civil rights and accessibility standards.