Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs

The Office of Community & Rural Affairs promotes prosperity to strengthen rural Indiana communities for economic growth. Learn more at

[Inside INdiana Business @IIB]

The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (@IndianaOCRA) has released new strategic plans outlining priorities for rural communities and the Indiana Main Street program over the next several years. https://t.co/E4cA0eOx10

[Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs @IndianaOCRA]

To find local Main Street communities near you, visit: https://t.co/btLTJkCiai

[Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs @IndianaOCRA]

Mark your calendars, Small Business Saturday is November 29! Go out and support your local small businesses this holiday season. The impact of shopping small is felt throughout the state and helps keep your dollars in the community.

#SmallBusinessSaturday #ShopSmall

[Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith @LGMicahBeckwith]

The city of Montpelier recently received an @IndianaOCRA grant. OCRA grants are pivotal in allowing small towns to not go in tremendous debt in maintaining and improving their cities.

Listen below to see what the grant will be used for!

📺 Watch the full podcast below!

[Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith @LGMicahBeckwith]

.@IndianaOCRA is one of the most community facing agencies in the state. They are out in communities across our state!

📺 Watch the full podcast below!

[Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith @LGMicahBeckwith]

.@MadisonIndiana is a great example of what @IndianaOCRA can do!

Fred Glynn, executive director of the Office of Community and Rural Affairs, joined me on the podcast this week to discuss their work.

👇 See below for the full podcast!

[Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs @IndianaOCRA]

The program accepts addresses on a rolling basis. Hoosiers & business owners lacking internet connectivity can communicate their interest by entering their info into the Next Level Connections portal at https://t.co/wLQIWWrRlo

Read the ICP 14 release here https://t.co/WxO1ziApqp

[Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs @IndianaOCRA]

The Office of @LGMicahBeckwith and OCRA recently announced 142 addresses will gain access to high-speed broadband as a result of nearly $629,000 awarded in the 14th round of the Indiana Connectivity Program.

[Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs @IndianaOCRA]

More information on the CDBG program can be found at https://t.co/VQrZNfHCcy.

[Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs @IndianaOCRA]

Milan is set to dedicate it's new & uniquely Hoosier water tank on Thursday. In '23, Milan received a $700k CDBG wastewater/drinking water grant to replace the old water storage tank, seven sections of water mains, hydrants, valves and water service lines. https://t.co/7E8YLsC4TD

[Easterday @ECCculver]

At the Rees Theater listening to Gerry White from @IndianaOCRA speak about the Indiana Main Street Program and how to receive designation.

[Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs @IndianaOCRA]

Learn more about the position here: https://t.co/MR8kzlkI1F

[Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs @IndianaOCRA]

We're hiring!

Work with Indiana Main Streets from throughout the state as the Indiana Main Street Senior Program Manager. You will guide communities, program participants & stakeholders to foster economic vitality, historic preservation & downtown revitalization efforts.

[Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs @IndianaOCRA]

Learn more about CDBG here: https://t.co/VQrZNfHCcy

[Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs @IndianaOCRA]

Community Development Block Grants provide rural communities funding for some of their most pressing projects, largely impacting low- and moderate- income populations. These projects help improve the quality of life in the local community and throughout the state.
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[Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs @IndianaOCRA]

The city of Lawrenceburg used CDBG funds to provide much needed upgrades to the Lawrenceburg Community Center's HVAC system, better serving it's citizens and users.

[Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith @LGMicahBeckwith]

Hoosier hometowns, this is your chance to level‑up!

OCRA’s Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) are open, pumping millions of federal dollars straight into rural Indiana to:
• Revitalize Main Streets & historic squares
• Rebuild drinking‑water & wastewater systems
• Tackle storm‑water headaches
• Clear out dangerous blight
• Create parks, childcare centers, and other public facilities

Plus, planning grants up to $60K help you draft the playbook before a single brick is laid. The last round delivered $9.4 M to 15 communities — your town could be next.

Here’s the game plan:
1️⃣ Team up with a certified grant administrator.
2️⃣ Pass your local resolution of support.
3️⃣ Submit that Letter of Intent and show OCRA you’ve got the vision and the grit.

Let’s steward these dollars wisely, protect our heritage, and keep Indiana’s faith‑filled, freedom‑loving communities thriving for generations. Ready to build?

[Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs @IndianaOCRA]

Learn more about CDBG here: https://t.co/VQrZNfHCcy

[Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs @IndianaOCRA]

Community Development Block Grants provide rural communities funding for some of their most pressing projects, largely impacting low- and moderate- income populations. These projects help improve the quality of life in the local community and throughout the state.
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[Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs @IndianaOCRA]

The city of Valparaiso used CDBG funds to clear a blighted building with safety issues. The city worked with community stakeholders to create an outdoor public library.