Applications Now Open for Indiana Main Street Program

Indiana communities that attended a Main Street 101 in 2023 can apply for the OCRA Downtown Affiliate Network level.

INDIANAPOLIS - Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced applications are now open for the 2024 Indiana Main Street program.

“The work that has been done by Indiana Main Street communities is remarkable,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “This program directly contributes to economic development and increased quality of life for Hoosiers across our state.”

Indiana communities that attended a Main Street 101 in 2023 can apply for the OCRA Downtown Affiliate Network level. Communities currently at the ODAN level that 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.

“Many of our Main Street communities see significant investment, economic growth and downtown revitalization efforts each year,” said OCRA Executive Director Denny Spinner. “Our Indiana Main Street program provides support, resources and trainings to best setup each community for success.”

Communities seeking the ODAN level must submit their Letter of Intent and achieve all baseline requirements by 12 p.m. ET on Oct. 31, 2023.

Communities seeking the Aspiring IAMS level must submit their Letter of Intent and application by 12 p.m. ET on Dec. 28, 2023.

Current Aspiring-IAMS and IAMS should reach out to the Indiana Main Street senior program manager to learn more about moving to the next Indiana Main Street level.

For more information, visit in.gov/ocra/mainstreet/ or reach out to the local community liaison, which can be found at in.gov/ocra/community-liaisons/. All new community designations will be announced in March 2024.