Kosciusko County HELP Program
About the HELP Program
Kosciusko County was one of three communities selected by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) to participate in the first cohort of the HELP program. The program encourages communities to develop Strategic Investment Plans focused on four pathways: advancing e-connectivity, enhancing quality of life, promoting community wellness, and strengthening local economies. The state program will utilize the $1.28 billion allocated directly to Indiana communities from the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds through the American Rescue Plan Act.
The Towns of Etna Green, Mentone, Milford, and Pierceton are participating with Kosciusko County in the 12-month HELP program.
News & Announcements
- June 8, 2022 Planning for County's Future Occurs At HELP Event
- June 17, 2022 HELP Community Forum Recap from WBOI
- July 12, 2022 County HELP program progresses- Community engagement results and next steps
- December 8, 2022 County HELP program progresses: Community projects submitted for review with potential for additional projects to take shape
- March 30, 2023 County HELP Program Progresses: Strategic Plan Adoption
- June 8, 2023 County HELP Program Progresses - Food Insecurity Program
- July 7, 2023 We LEAD Kosciusko Event Invites Community Members To Get Involved
- February 21, 2024 HELP, Local Schools, & Partner Organizations Offer Countywide Student Entrepreneurship Program
- June 17, 2024 Town of Sidney and HELP Kosciusko invite community to groundbreaking for broadband internet
Resources
Indiana Connectivity Program Instructions