Transportation Grant Programs
Our transportation department works to improve local road conditions and offers the resources needed for transportation planning. We’ve added information on some available grants. Find all of the details on these programs under the Transportation Grant Opportunities section of the website.
Community Crossing Matching Grant
A partnership between INDOT and Hoosier communities, both urban and rural, to invest in infrastructure projects that catalyze economic development, create jobs, and strengthen local transportation networks.
Local Public Agency Programs Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) issues a project call for local rural projects. Funding is available for PLA’s interested in any type of new project including: bridge, road, safety, sidewalk or any type of project that is eligible under the federal transportation highway bill (FAST Act).
Local Trax Matching Grant
The rail overpass program provides grants to cities, towns and counties bodies for grade separation, crossing closure and other safety enhancement projects at rail-highway intersections on local roads. Funding for this program is provided through changes in HEA 1002 effective July, 2017.
Highway Safety Improvement Program
The program provides remediation for six types of accidents. The countermeasures are detailed in the Indiana Strategic Highway Plan (SHSP). This program applies to areas that display a higher than normal rate of fatal and incapacitating injury accidents.
Safe Routes to School
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) administers the Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS). This program provides for the construction and/or improvement of sidewalks that lead to schools. program has been combined with the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP).