Two Local Main Street Programs Awarded The Taking Care of Main Street Grant

This new program provides operational support for Indiana Main Street organizations which were impacted by COVID-19.

(Indianapolis, Ind.) – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced today that 40 of Indiana’s Main Street programs will receive $200,000 through the Taking Care of Main Street.

This new program provides operational support for Indiana Main Street organizations which were impacted by COVID-19.

“Main Street organizations are a lifeline for small businesses who are doing their best to survive the effects of this pandemic,” said Lt. Gov. Crouch. “Ensuring small businesses are able to survive requires a comprehensive approach. This funding can help bridge the gap.”

Eligible expenses could include salaries, administrative fees, space/equipment rental, or staff development training.

“As we saw from these applications, most Main Street organizations are dealing with loss of funding from a variety of reasons related to COVID-19,” said Matt Crouch, Interim Executive Director of OCRA. “Since their leadership and guidance is a valuable tool for economic recovery, OCRA is grateful to provide this state assistance.”

Among the 40 programs awarded, two local main street programs made the list.

Madison Main Street Program plans to update the Madison Main Street web page with a new space for business materials, event and workshop plans and registrations, grant information and applications, real estate listings, sponsor and donor recognition, interactive maps for business locations and inventory, community press releases and staff and business training.

Vevay Main Street was also awarded, the funding will go towards the director's salary.

For more information, visit https://www.in.gov/ocra/3016.htm.