Community Development
| Name | Position | Telephone | Tony Foster II | Executive Director | 765-983-7211 | Sharon Palmer | Community Development Specialist | 765-983-7222 |
Grants help support the cost of necessary infrastructure to attract new businesses and the cost of improvements in the community to raise the quality of life of citizens. Our focus is on securing grants for city departments. When we come across grant opportunities that are appropriate for community agencies or businesses, we forward that information to them. Federal and State tax dollars fund the grants. Rarely is a city government eligible for foundation funds. City departments implement most grants. Community Development does implement and manage CDBG funded grants, housing grants, and some INDOT grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
- I own a historical building in need of repair, can you write me a grant for the repairs? The City does not write grants for individuals or businesses. The grants we write are for city departments. The internet is a good source to find grant money or loans for individual people.
- I need money for college. Will you find money for me? Colleges and universities have financial aid departments and personnel to assist you with finding money for tuition and completing applications.
- I would like to have my home listed as a historical building. How do I do that? National Registry of Historic Places has a great website to help you through the process.
- I hear the city has money for house repairs. How can I get some? The City has an Owner Occupied Rehab grant for house repairs. The homeowners are chosen as part of the application process. Each grant takes about 12-18 months to complete.