Main Street Applications Open

Applications are now open for the 2023 Indiana Main Street program

“Our Indiana Main Street program is an asset to many rural communities,” Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch said. “Last year, our Main Street communities saw 183 new businesses, 594 new jobs and 465 building improvements. I look forward to seeing all that our future Main Street communities achieve.”

Indiana communities new to the program can apply for the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs Downtown Affiliate Network level. Communities that already achieved ODAN level and completed any required waiting periods are eligible to apply to the next level, Aspiring IAMS one-year program. To learn more about Indiana Main Street levels, visit in.gov/ocra/mainstreet[in.gov/ocra/mainstreet].

“The Indiana Main Street program provides a variety of resources for communities, from online toolkits to training and networking events,” said OCRA Executive Director Denny Spinner. “I encourage interested towns and cities to apply and take advantage of all the opportunities this program offers.”

Communities seeking the ODAN level must submit their Letter of Intent by 4 p.m. Oct. 31. Communities seeking the Aspiring IAMS level must submit their Letter of Intent by 4 p.m. Dec. 30.

For more information, visit in.gov/ocra/mainstreet/ or reach out to the local community liaison. For questions on the Indiana Main Street program or applications, email [email protected]. The designated Main Street communities will be announced in April.