Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) announced this week that 13 rural Indiana communities will receive more than $8 million in federal grant funding to create and expand community facilities, remove blight and improve water infrastructure.
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A third round of COVID-19 Response Program grants is now available to local governments. Cities, towns, and counties can once again apply for up to $250,000 from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Proposals are due January 29.
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The Marshall County Commissioners considered a bid recommendation Tuesday morning concerning the LED message board project.
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As local communities look to tap into COVID-19 Response grants made available by the state, Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch is hopeful that a large proportion will be able to get funding.
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The Marshall County Council members reviewed the application for Community Development Block Grant funds from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Indiana’s lieutenant governor is working to reassure farmers, as the state continues to respond to COVID-19. During state officials’ press conference Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch said it’s an extremely critical time for agriculture.
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The representatives of the REES Theatre look for support for an upcoming grant opportunity.
The City of Plymouth, on behalf of the REES Theatre, Inc., intends to apply for a Community Development Block Grant and looks for comments on the upcoming proposal.
For those wanting to review paperwork prior to tonight’s public hearing may view them in the Mayor’s Office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The City seeks $500,000 in grant funds to further complete renovation plans to host activities as a performing art and community event center. About $298,000 of that amount benefits low- and moderate income persons. Cash on hand generated by the REES Theatre, a capital fundraising campaign, and various philanthropic donations plan to be used for the project in the amount of $1,430,265.
The public hearing begins at 6:30 p.m. tonight in the Council Chambers in the Plymouth City Building at 124 N. Michigan Street in Plymouth. Residents may enter the building at the Garro Street entrance.
The Culver Town Council members will hold a public hearing tonight on the proposed ordinance that would move the Culver Town Council candidate selection to the May Primary Election.
Culver Town Manager Jonathan Leist delivered some “stellar” news Tuesday night to the town council members pertaining to funding for projects within the town’s designation as a Stellar Community.
“We had our first meeting with the grant administrative staff from the state and found out for our Community Development Block Grant funding through OCRA that they basically set aside $2 million for us,” said Leist. “A lot of that we’ll use at the Culver Beach Lodge and Cavalier Sports Park. That is a significant chunk of change that won’t require a local match at all. It’s very good news!”
A subrecipient agreement was approved and signed by members of the Marshall County 4-H Fair Board Association this week. The agreement is between the fair board and the Marshall County Commissioners that outlines the responsibilities of ownership and funding associated with a proposed multi-use building to be constructed on the fairgrounds in Argos.
The proposed structure is an 8,000 square foot steel frame building that will feature drywall and concrete flooring. It will accommodate a seating capacity up to 400 people. There will be 4,400 square feet of open space to hold wedding receptions or other large gatherings, a 30-person meeting room in the front of the building and regular building features such as a kitchenette and restrooms.
The Marshall County Commissioners received an update on the progress on plans for a multi-purpose building to be built on the 4-H Fairgrounds in Argos.
Shannon McLeod with Priority Project Resources went over the paperwork and process for the proposed building that will act as a building to host many public events in the Marshall County area. The project has been scaled down to an 8,000 square foot building with a steel frame building. The interior will feature drywall and concrete flooring. It will accommodate a seating capacity up to 400 people.
The Culver Town Council this week reviewed a resolution for renovations to the Culver Beach Lodge.
A Community Development Block Grant of $15,000 was awarded to the town with a local match of $3,500 for the renovations. Officials with the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs have reviewed the plans and are satisfied with how the grant money will be utilized.
