Eagle Country 99.3 By Travis Thayer
(Indianapolis, Ind.) – Thirteen rural communities across Indiana are receiving economic development planning grants.
The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced Thursday they will award $818,000 to communities to develop a specific plan to implement community and economic development projects.
Among the grant recipients is the Town of Holton, which will receive $60,000 for water infrastructure improvements.
The grants allow communities to take a holistic view of potential issues and opportunities across the drinking, waste and stormwater infrastructure. Planning grants are invaluable tools that can help rural communities properly shape and prepare their vision for improving the quality of life for its residents,” said Denny Spinner, Executive Director of OCRA. “I applaud the foresight by the local leaders and residents taking the time to plan for these significant investments within their communi
Eleven Indiana communities that partnered with nonprofits are set to receive more than $1.6 million in federal funding from the new Community Corrections for People with Disabilities grant program. Li
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INDIANAPOLIS – Parke County, in partnership with Child-Adult Resource Services, Inc., was recently awarded $200,000 from the State of Indiana to create virtual educational classes to help adults with disabilities during the pandemic.
Parke County was one of 11 communities to receive more than $1.63 million in federal funding through the new Community Connections for People with Disabilities grant program through Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch s office.
“The pandemic has disrupted the life of every Hoosier,” Crouch said. “These partnerships will reconnect Hoosiers with disabilities to their crucial support systems, while also creating new ways for these individuals to thrive and pursue their aspirations. This federal CARES Act funding will help quickly remove some of the social divide COVID-19 has caused.”
AUBURN â Andrea Kern of Auburn is the new Stellar Communities program director for Indiana, the Office of Community and Rural Affairs said Thursday.
Kern will be responsible for the Stellar Communities Program oversight and coordination, along with helping to establish new programs and initiatives.
Kern formerly served as OCRAâs northeast community liaison for three years. During that time, she assisted numerous communities within 16 northeast Indiana counties accomplish goals, receive grant funding, grow local capacity and community development.
Along with her experience with Stellar Communities designees in the northeast region, her historic preservation and Main Street background will help the agency grow the Stellar Communities Program, while also assisting with creating new programming.