GRANT COUNTY IS
The Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) is a statewide grant program aimed at boosting communities' quality of life, place, and opportunity. Launched in 2021 by Governor Eric J. Holcomb with an initial $500 million investment spread across 17 regions covering all 92 Indiana counties, READI incentivizes neighboring communities to collaborate on transformational projects.
READI OVERVIEW
Gas City Performing Arts Center
A brand-new regional entertainment venue has opened in Gas City, funded in part by a $2.75 million READI grant. This $19.2 million, 40,000 sq. ft. center features 1,830 seats and fills a critical void in local entertainment infrastructure.
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Statewide
Through READI 1.0 and 2.0, Indiana is deploying over $1 billion in strategic grants expected to generate more than $15 billion in statewide investment, a testament to the program’s powerful return on public and philanthropic funding.
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Countywide
Upland and downtown Marion see new housing, and Gas City boasts a performing arts center that puts it on the entertainment map. These projects create jobs, attract investment, and enhance community pride and quality of life.
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Quality of Life
From housing to arts to childcare, the funded projects align with READI’s emphasis on making Indiana a more attractive place to live. As one example, the Gas City Performing Arts Center is elevating the region’s cultural amenities.
“fueling a new era of growth in Grant County & beyond”
By channeling public and private dollars into visionary local projects, READI is helping communities turn long-held dreams into reality. Whether you’re a potential investor, a public official, or a local resident, it’s clear that Grant County is “primed for growth,” and the best is yet to come.