Challenge Process Webinars Announcement 

Calling all permissible challengers looking to participate in the Indiana Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Challenge Process. On behalf of the Indiana Broadband Office (IBO), we hope this message finds you well! As a valued participant in the Indiana BEAD program, you are receiving this email because we want to ensure that you are well-prepared for the upcoming Challenge Phase that officially kicks off March 4, 2024.

Applications for the fund are now available.

Sherry Seiwert Program Director with the Indiana Finance Authority (IFA) presented information on the New Residential Infrastructure Fund at our 2023 Annual Conference in the Workforce Housing Development Opportunities session.

Applications for the fund are now available on the IFA website at IFA: Residential Housing Infrastructure Assistance Program.

The Fund may finance public infrastructure for the support of residential housing, including the purchase of land necessary to accommodate an Eligible Project including any soil excavation and/or compaction. All funds will be distributed to a political subdivision in the form of a low interest loan. “ Eligible Project” is a project that includes the installation, replacement, upgrade or improvement of public infrastructure for the support of residential housing.

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Registration is now open for the 2024 Purdue Road School Transportation Conference.

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CDBG Planning Grants
now open for applications

The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs' Community Development Block Grant Planning Grant program is now open for applications. First quarter applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. ET on Feb. 16, 2024, via the Indiana Electronic Grants Management System, found here. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications prior to 4 p.m. ET on Feb. 16, 2024, as technical assistance will not be available after that time.

The following plan types will be open as part of the first quarter round:

• COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan
• Comprehensive Plan
• Water Infrastructure Plan
• Broadband Readiness Plan
• Economic Development Plan
• Environmental Assessment
• Public Facilities Feasibility Study
• Historic Preservation Plan
• Downtown Revitalization Plan

Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) currently accepting nominations local public health awards

In recognition of outstanding public health service, partnership and impact, the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has created the following annual local public health awards. Any local health department/team member is eligible, and IDOH is currently accepting nominations.

Nominations will close at 5 p.m. on Jan. 23. Awards will be presented on Feb. 22, during Public Health Day at the Statehouse.

One STOP to START

The governor’s office has launched a new statewide workforce development campaign called “One Stop to Start,” which aims to help Hoosiers find and access the best training programs and resources for their career goals. The campaign is funded by the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet and will raise awareness and accessibility of Indiana’s NextLevel Jobs Programs. The campaign’s website features an online navigation system that connects Hoosiers and employers with a team of dedicated navigators who can provide personalized guidance and support.

 'Our vision for ‘One Stop to Start’ is to ensure that Hoosiers are aware of and can access the programs that can lead them to a high-paying career,” Holcomb said in a statement. “There is a pathway for every Hoosier, and ‘One Stop to Start’ will help them explore the various options that suit their needs.”

 The campaign’s website also showcases the emerging and high-demand industries in Indiana, such as microelectronics and semiconductors, electric vehicles, advanced manufacturing and alternative energy production. It also highlights the critical needs for workers in health care, education, public safety and skilled trades.

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Join Indiana LTAP at Work Truck Week!

March 5-8, 2024 in Indianapolis 

Use promo code LTAP for access to LTAP events and the showroom!

NORTH AMERICA'S LARGEST WORK TRUCK EVENT
For more than 20 years, the people who design, build, use and maintain the commercial vehicles and equipment the world relies on have gathered to see the industry’s latest products and technology, learn from one another and discuss how to improve the future.

Competitive Funding Opportunities

A Notice of Funding Opportunity for $1.5 billion in funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program has been announced for 2024.   

 Grants are awarded on a competitive basis for the planning or construction of surface transportation infrastructure projects that will improve safety, sustainability, quality of life, mobility, connectivity, economic competitiveness, and opportunity including tourism, state of good repair, partnership and collaboration, and innovation.  A list of projects that were awarded funds in 2023 is available here.   

Competitive Funding Opportunities

DECEMBER 15, 2023

A Notice of Funding Opportunity for $1.5 billion in funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program has been announced for 2024.   

INDOT Increases CCMG Cap in Pilot Program for 2024

DECEMBER 15, 2023

2024-1 CCMG Call for Projects 

During calendar year 2024, INDOT will be increasing the maximum awarded amount per calendar year for the CCMG Program from $1.0 million to $1.5 million dollars.  To be eligible, you must have an approved asset management plan and have closed out any old awards that were made prior to 2022-1.