Local projects in Champaign and Logan counties among those funded
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik have announced nearly $13.8 million in grants to help 26 communities upgrade critical infrastructure and support neighborhood revitalization efforts.
The funding—distributed through Neighborhood Revitalization and Critical Infrastructure grants—will support a wide range of projects, including improved water and sewer systems, upgraded parks, flood and drainage enhancements, and roadway and sidewalk reconstruction.
Governor DeWine said the investment strengthens communities at their core, noting that the projects will help ensure families across Ohio “can live in a safer, stronger neighborhood.”
Lt. Governor Tressel added that replacing aging systems directly improves the daily lives of residents while positioning communities for long-term economic growth.
Director Mihalik emphasized that the upgrades will help communities build resilience and prepare for future opportunities.
Eight communities will share a total of $6 million in Neighborhood Revitalization grants, targeted toward public facility improvements in low- and moderate-income areas.
Eighteen additional communities will receive a combined $7.8 million in Critical Infrastructure funding for high-priority, system-wide upgrades.
Both programs are funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant program.
Local Awards
Champaign County – Urbana Water Facility Improvements
Champaign County will receive $500,000 to assist the city of Urbana with replacing aging water service lines in the Grimes subdivision. The current lines are undersized and frequently break, causing service disruptions. The project will benefit 184 residents.
Champaign County – North Lewisburg Flood and Drainage Upgrades
Another $500,000 will support major stormwater improvements in the village of North Lewisburg. The project includes new storm conduits, laterals, a manhole, and a headwall. All 1,842 residents will benefit.
Logan County – Quincy Water System Improvements
Logan County will receive $500,000 to help the village of Quincy replace outdated waterlines and install new valves and fire hydrants along New and Mill streets. The improvements will benefit 535 residents.
Logan County – Rushsylvania Revitalization and Infrastructure Project
The largest local award—$750,000—will assist the village of Rushsylvania with a wide-ranging set of upgrades. Plans include a new reverse osmosis water fill-up station, ADA-compliant rubber playground surfacing, new park restrooms, a disc golf course, improvements to an existing walking path and basketball court, a sidewalk along South Sandusky Street, storm drainage upgrades along South Stewart Street, and street improvements at Rush and Stewart Street. The project will benefit 430 residents.
