North Judson officials discussed potential grant opportunities and ideas for future development during Monday’s Town Council meeting.
Continue readingNorth Judson officials discuss grant opportunities, possible downtown community facility
Lt. Governor Beckwith, OCRA announce 19 communities to receive over $14.2 million in Community Development Block Grants, including Winamac and Plymouth
INDIANAPOLIS – The Office of Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced that 19 rural communities will receive more than $14.2 million in federal grant funding to expand community facilities and improve drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.
Francesville and Medaryville awarded grant money from OCRA
PULASKI COUNTY – The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, or OCRA, announced yesterday that 11 communities across Indiana will receive $2,680,000 in Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Grants and Planning Grants through the Community Development Block Grant program.
Continue readingFrancesville citizens asked to respond to survey regarding downtown revitalization
The town of Francesville, in collaboration with Uptown Project, is asking citizens for their input on an important survey.
Continue readingSecond round of Community Development Block Grant funding open for applications
Indiana’s second round of 2025 Community Development Block Grant funding is now open for applications, according to an announcement from Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
Continue readingApplications now open for Indiana Main Street program
The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced on August 6th that applications are now open for the 2026 Indiana Main Street program.
Continue readingSURF Gets an Award from OCRA to Extend Fiber Connections
Rusty Nixon
INDIANAPOLIS — The Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced 142 addresses across 27 counties will gain access to high-speed broadband as a result of $628,906 awarded in the 14th round of the Indiana Connectivity Program.
Continue readingOCRA Announces Two Community Development Block Grant Programs Open for Applications
The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ Community Development Block Grant Owner Occupied Rehabilitation program and Planning Grant program are now open for applications.
Continue readingMedaryville Town Council Discusses Wastewater Project Bid
The Medaryville Town Council members discussed a letter of recommendation and a bid that was rejected for the proposed wastewater project during a special meeting held May 9 during their meeting this week.
Continue readingRibbon Cutting Planned to Celebrate Culver Park Project
A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned to celebrate the completion of the social gathering space and playground project at the Culver Town Park.
The event is planned for Thursday, June 8 at 6 p.m. ET at the Culver Train Depot at 615 E. Lakeshore Drive.
These projects were a result of the 2019 Marshall County Crossroads Regional Stellar grant through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs. OCRA Executive Director Denny Spinner is expected to be a part of the day’s festivities along with other dignitaries and stakeholders in the process.
The project included parking lot improvements, a plaza with added seating and improved accessibility with sidewalks, added lawn space, Farmer’s Market space, playground redevelopment, the installation of a swinging covered bench, a performance stage, and cornhole boards.
Winamac Awarded Federal Grant
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced 22 rural Indiana communities will receive more than $12.5 million in federal grant funding to create and expand community facilities, remove blight and improve water infrastructure.
Continue readingKnox City Council Updated on Knox Moose Lodge Demolition
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok told the Knox City Council members last week that there may be a problem when it comes to the demolition of the Knox Moose Lodge building.
Continue readingKnox City Officials Plan to Discuss Future of Knox Moose Property
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok said plans for the future development of the property that includes the former Knox Moose Lodge will be in the next phase of discussions.
Continue readingBusiness Applications Received for OCRA COVID-19 Response Grant Program Funds in Starke County
Six applications have been received for business relief through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ COVID-19 Response Grant Program funds in Starke County.
Continue readingLt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, OCRA Announce Recipients of COVID-19 Response Grant Program Funds
Local residents and businesses will benefit from federal grant funding through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ COVID-19 Response Grant Program.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Looking for Business Support Letters
The Starke County Commissioners are asking business owners in the unincorporated areas of Starke County or in the Town of Hamlet for help in applying for the third round of COVID-19 Response Grant funds in the amount of $250,000 from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA).
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Hold Public Hearing on Third Phase COVID-19 Response Grant Program
The Starke County Commissioners opened a public hearing Tuesday night to take public comments about the county’s application for the third round of COVID-19 Response Grant funds in the amount of $250,000 from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA).
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Submit Application for Third Phase of COVID-19 Response Grant Funds
The Starke County Commissioners will be applying for the third phase of COVID-19 response grant funds made available by the Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
Continue readingStarke County Named Broadband Ready Community
Starke County is designated as an official Broadband Ready Community. Starke County was one of five pilot Broadband Planning Grant Communities and is now the 35th community to be designated a Broadband Ready Community in the state, following the Starke County Commissioners’ adoption of a Broadband Ready Community ordinance.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Resolution for Food Delivery Program Extension
The Starke County Commissioners approved a resolution last week that extends their support and appreciation toward the Starke County Government Mobile Food Delivery Program.
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