Neighborhood infrastructure improvement program opens to groups

A program that funds infrastructure improvements in Indianapolis neighborhoods opens to organizations next week.

The Indy Neighborhood Infrastructure Partnership allows community based organizations to apply for matching grants to repair sidewalks, trails and other public infrastructure projects. This year, $2 million is set aside for the effort.

Department of Public Works Director Dan Parker said the effort responds directly to the community's needs.

“Neighborhood organizations, schools, nonprofits, community development corporations, they bring the projects to the city to partner with us,” Parker said.

DPW has granted more than $10 million for 45 projects since the Indy Neighborhood Infrastructure Partnership launched in 2018, rehabbing miles of streets and sidewalks.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett said the ability to address smaller infrastructure issues is meaningful.

“Because the small projects hit closer to home,” Hogsett said.

Proposals will be accepted through January 2022.

Contact WFYI city government and policy reporter Jill Sheridan at jsheridan@wfyi.org. Follow on Twitter: @JillASheridan.