Community Project Funding Requests

FY2026 Community Project Funding Requests:

Project Name: Bargersville Country Road 144 Reconstruction

Recipient: Town of Bargersville

Address: 24 North Main Street, Bargersville, IN 46106

Amount Requested: $1,600,000

Project Explanation: The funding will be used for repair and reconstruction of CR 144 which contains multiple deficiencies contributing to vehicular accidents due to safety and capacity issues. This would prioritize safety on CR 144 and bring it compliant with clear zone requirements.

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Project Name: Carthage Sewer Rehabilitation Project

Recipient: Town of Carthage

Address: 6 West 1st Street Carthage, IN 46115

Amount Requested: $1,312,500

Project Explanation: The town of Carthage has severe issues with stormwater backflowing into their sewer system. This project will eliminate infiltration and inflow of stormwater into the town's sewer system through upgrades and improvements to the water plant for an underserved area with limited funds to address the issue impacting residents.

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Project Name: City of Richmond Bridge Reconstruction

Recipient: INDOT

Address: 100 N Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Amount Requested: $1,800,000

Project Explanation: Repair and reconstruction of the Richmond bridge over the Whitewater River. There are significant issues with the bridge’s expansion joints and bridge deck. There is also a need to install a new guardrail and catch fence. As this is a thoroughfare for Richmond, it is critical to have this bridge in good working order.

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Project Name: Indiana National Guard Aircraft Maintenance Hangar

Recipient: Indiana National Guard

Address: 3556 N Michigan Rd, Shelbyville, IN 46172

Amount Requested: $2,000,000

Project Explanation: This project will provide design and engineering funds to construct 87,088 square feet (SF) and alter 23,557 (SF) for 77 Soldiers and MTOE equipment required to maintain and repair 13 aircraft. This project supports the 38th Aviation CBT BDE and will replace the inefficient maintenance structure. It increases readiness of aviation assets by providing the required specialty shops and right-sized maintenance bays for the current 13 fielded modern aircraft.

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Project Name: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Mobile Incident Command Vehicle

Recipient: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Address: 50 N. Alabama St. Indianapolis, IN 46204

Amount Requested: $2,500,000

Project Explanation: The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) is seeking funding to purchase a mobile incident command vehicle (ICV), allowing for a more efficient, coordinated and safe response to emergency situations. A dedicated IMPD ICV will ensure the ability to rapidly respond and manage critical incidents, mitigate threats, provide aid, and to better safeguard residents of Indianapolis.

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Project Name: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Barriers

Recipient: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Address: 50 N. Alabama St. Indianapolis, IN 46204

Amount Requested: $2,500,000

Project Explanation: The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) is seeking funding to purchase mitigation barriers. These barriers will assist in mitigating hostile vehicle attacks, further protecting pedestrians on sidewalks and during community events. IMPD’s Special Operations Bureau recently conducted a physical security assessment of the event footprint of the 500 Festival Parade as part of their continuous risk management process. Through this assessment, 222 lanes of roadway were identified as needing hostile vehicle mitigation for the event.

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Project Name: Mt. Comfort Road Regional Underpass

Recipient: Town of McCordsville,

Address: 6280 W 800 N McCordsville, IN 46055

Amount Requested: $2,000,000

Project Explanation: Funding for the engineering and design for a dual (4-lane) underpass under the CSX rail line for Mt. Comfort Road. This project is on a regional corridor in the eastern portion of the Indianapolis MSA and the underpass will relieve traffic congestion in the fastest growing town and county in Indiana.

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Project Name: The Glenwood and Connersville Water Regionalization Project

Recipient: Town of Glenwood

Address: 217 North Main Street, Glenwood, IN 46133

Amount Requested: $1,600,000

Project Explanation: This funding will allow water pipes to be laid from Connersville to Glenwood. Approximately 6 miles to provide for treated water to be used as drinking water for a small, rural community. Currently, the community does not trust their water supply and needs access to reliable clean water.

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Project Name: The Town of Dublin Water Improvements

Recipient: Town of Dublin

Address: 2250 E Cumberland St, Dublin, IN 47335

Amount Requested: $1,600,000

Project Explanation: This funding will be used as financial assistance for the town's upcoming water improvements project, which includes a new water treatment plant. The town's water treatment plant is on the verge of collapse, due to its location next to a creek which is eroding away the bank and creeping closer to the plant.

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Project Name: Town of Liberty Bridge Reconstruction

Recipient: INDOT

Address: 100 N Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Amount Requested: $1,300,000

Project Explanation: Repair and upgrades for the bridge on Dunlapsville Road to bring it up to safety standards for use by the local community.

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