Applications available for new Micro-Grant program

Applications are now open for the Imagine One85 Mighty Wabash County Micro-Grant program funded by the Community Foundation of Wabash County.

This micro-grant program provides up to $1,000 in funding to charitable projects proposed and spearheaded by members of the Wabash County community. Eligible projects must align with at least one of the following categories: Beautification; Entrepreneurship & Innovation; Arts & Culture; and/or Health & Wellness.

“It is our hope to use this program as another tool to inspire more community champions and engagement across Wabash County. Thanks to the generosity of the Community Foundation of Wabash County, we look forward to reviewing applications from County residents, students, nonprofits, community organizations, or any other stakeholders that have a project idea that will continue to propel our community forward” said Alex Downard, Director of Imagine One 85 implementation efforts.

The launch of the Mighty Wabash County Micro-Grant program was identified as a top priority in the Imagine One85 strategic plan that was adopted countywide in the Summer of 2022 as a way to “build pride in the community and encourage taking action around projects or programs that excite residents.” ty wants to do with that space.”

Community members looking to receive funding from the Mighty Wabash County program are asked to complete the online application at: https://forms.gle/7bzQ9z2r7z6 crVrw5 or by using the QR Code. Applications will be reviewed, scored and awarded on a rolling basis. Only 10 eligible projects will receive funding of up to $1,000 through this program.

Penrod also talked about the town’s various housing projects, calling housing “one of the most prioritized things we have in the plan.”

The town’s Redevelopment Commission is working to create a housing TIF District. Funds created will be used to install infrastructure at future housing developments, as well as to support amenity projects within the community.

HARP Development, Stonehill Homes and the Chester Heights project are currently in development.

HARP seeks to develop single family homes on vacant property, while Stonehill is developing eight acres near the

Timbercrest Retirement Community and could bring about 20 new homes to the area. Chester Heights has 10 of the 34 available lots sold.

City of Wabash

Wabash Mayor Scott Long talked about various projects completed by the city in 2022, including trade trips to Germany and England.

Among the highlights was the city’s approval of redevelopment tax bonds for Bionutrients, LLC, with plant construction beginning shortly after that.

“The project would not have been possible without collaboration between the city and Wabash County governments,” the mayor said.

The city also purchased the former

D&B Auto Sales site on Fulton Street. The site was cleared, thanks to the help of a local non-profit group.

“This site is going to be explored for future development and to create attractive entrance into the community,” Long said, adding, “Don’t believe everything you read on Facebook; we’re not building an amphitheater there.”

A housing fair took place last year, highlighting the Legacy Heights development at the site of the former Wabash County Hospital.

In the third quarter, the city received notification that it received $2.44 million in grant funds for the infrastructure at Legacy Heights.

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