Miami County Communities Receive $1 Million in State Infrastructure Grants
Information from the office of Gov. DeWine and the Miami County Board of Commissioners

COLUMBUS - Two Miami County communities will receive a combined $1 million in state funding for water system improvements through Ohio's 2026 Community Development Block Grant program.

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   Bradford and Tipp City were each awarded $500,000 through the Ohio Department of Development's Critical Infrastructure program, which provides funding for projects addressing essential community needs.

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   According to project descriptions released by the state, Bradford will use its grant to replace waterlines, valves and fire hydrants to improve water service and support fire protection. The project is expected to benefit 605 people.

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   Tipp City will use its $500,000 grant to replace deteriorating waterlines and restore reliable water service. The project is expected to benefit 785 people.

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   The awards are part of a statewide distribution announced Nov. 6 by Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik. Ohio is distributing $17.5 million to 32 communities through the federal Community Development Block Grant program.

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   The two Miami County projects are expected to benefit a combined 1,390 residents.

The Critical Infrastructure program supports high-priority public infrastructure projects that have a broad impact on local communities.