Community Crossings Matching Grant call for projects now open

The applications are open thru the end of the month

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 10,000 will receive funds using an 80/20% match.
  • Cities and towns with a population greater than 10,000 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