Community Development Services

$250M+ Projects Administered Since 1973

400+ Successful Projects

$20M+ Managed Annually in Infrastructure Grants

We Turn Your Community Vision Into Reality

From securing funding to managing construction, we handle every detail of your community development project. Our 100% certified OCRA grant administrators have 50+ years of experience navigating complex federal regulations and delivering measurable results.

Grant Writing & Administration Services

From infrastructure to downtown revitalization, we build stronger communities

Downtown Revitalization
& Historic Preservation

$2M PreservINg Indiana Main Street Grant awarded September 2025

We help bring your downtown back to life. From securing grants to managing renovations, we handle the complete process of downtown transformation.

  • Main Street grant applications and management

  • Historic facade restoration and preservation

  • Streetscape improvements (lighting, sidewalks, pavers)

  • Downtown loan pool development

  • Section 106 historic compliance navigation

  • Economic development incentive coordination

Public Facilities
& Safety Infrastructure

Fire stations, community centers, and ADA upgrades

Essential facilities that keep communities safe and accessible. We manage construction projects that serve your residents for decades.

  • Fire station construction and equipment procurement

  • Community center development and renovation

  • ADA accessibility compliance and improvements

  • Energy efficiency upgrades and modernization

  • Police department facility improvements

  • Rural health facility development

Infrastructure & Environmental
Systems Development

$20M+ managed annually

The foundation systems every community needs. We secure funding and manage complex utility projects that ensure long-term community health and growth capacity.

  • Water and sewer system upgrades and expansion

  • Storm drainage improvements and flood mitigation

  • Environmental assessments and regulatory compliance

  • Utility master planning and feasibility studies

  • Drinking water source development and protection

  • Septic system elimination projects

How We Work With You

From initial planning through project completion

1

Grant Writing

Community needs assessment, infrastructure evaluation, and strategic planning to identify priority projects and funding opportunities.

2

Funding Strategy

Grant research and application development, matching projects with appropriate federal, state, and foundation funding sources.

3

Grant Administration

Complete oversight from environmental assessments through grant completion ensuring compliance with all federal regulations.

4

Implementation

Contractor coordination, progress monitoring, and quality assurance to deliver projects on time and within budget specifications.

5

Completion & Impact

Final reporting, grant closeout, and impact measurement to ensure lasting community benefit and prepare for future initiatives.

Schedule Consultation

One-on-one project planning session with our development experts

Call Our Team

(812) 376-9949
Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Direct access to certified grant administrators

Visit Our Office

748 Franklin Street
Columbus, Indiana 47201

In-person project planning and resource review

Email Project Details

Send project descriptions, maps, and preliminary planning documents to info@aracities.org