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County to apply for 2026 Community Crossings grant; commissioners note smaller statewide pool and higher competition
Summary
St. Joseph County authorized staff to submit the 2026 Community Crossings matching grant application and approved the county financial commitment. Presenters said the statewide grant pool has been reduced, tightening competition and reducing potential funding amounts compared with prior years.
St. Joseph County approved submission of the 2026 Community Crossings matching grant application and the county’s financial commitment letter at the Oct. 21 meeting.
Skye (IPG) explained the program’s recent changes, saying the statewide funding pool has been reduced from roughly $300–$350 million in 2024 to a new cap of $100 million, which will make awards more competitive. The Community…
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