The Office of Community & Rural Affairs promotes prosperity to strengthen rural Indiana communities for economic growth. Learn more at ocra.IN.gov
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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. ow.ly/O7Lq50YVas2
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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
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To find local Main Street communities near you, visit: in.gov/ocra/mainstreet/commu…
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RT @LGMicahBeckwith: The city of Montpelier recently received an @IndianaOCRA grant. OCRA grants are pivotal in allowing small towns to not…
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RT @LGMicahBeckwith: .@IndianaOCRA is one of the most community facing agencies in the state. They are out in communities across our state!…
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RT @LGMicahBeckwith: .@MadisonIndiana is a great example of what @IndianaOCRA can do!
Fred Glynn, executive director of the Office of Com…
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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.
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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 in.gov/ocra/broadband
Read the ICP 14 release here events.in.gov/event/ICP-14
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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. bit.ly/MilanTank
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More information on the CDBG program can be found at in.gov/ocra/cdbg.
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Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs retweeted
5 Jun 2025
At the Rees Theater listening to Gerry White from @IndianaOCRA speak about the Indiana Main Street Program and how to receive designation.
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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.
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Learn more about the position here: bit.ly/IMS-SPM
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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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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.
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Learn more about CDBG here: in.gov/ocra/cdbg
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RT @LGMicahBeckwith: Hoosier hometowns, this is your chance to level‑up!
OCRA’s Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) are open, pumpin…
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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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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.
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Learn more about CDBG here: in.gov/ocra/cdbg
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