State Launches Rural Road to Recovery Initiative

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The state of Indiana is partnering with Purdue University and Ball State University to create the Rural Road to Recovery initiative, an effort to help small cities and towns to recover in the wake of COVID-19.

Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch has ordered the agencies under her authority to develop and prioritize the rural recovery plans.

Crouch’s office said each agency will be required to work with their university partners to take stock of their current capabilities and then find new ways to create a more integrated system of support for rural Indiana.

Some measures have already been implemented including the $40 million rental assistance program, which is overseen by the

The collaborative effort falls under Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority.

Indiana State Department of Agriculture has been charged with assessing and mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 on Indiana’s agriculture and food system.

The Indiana Broadband Office has been authorized to manage the Broadband Ready Community Program to provide for the creation of a broader digital inclusion plan to ensure that broadband investment is fully leveraged and sustainable across Indiana.