ROI is happy to share that we have extended the timeline for organizations to apply for Round 3 of the Ready Communities Implementation Grant Program.
ROI extends timeline for third round of Ready Communities implementation grants
March 17 Grant Workshop Canceled
A Message from Regional Opportunity Initiatives: IMPORTANT NOTICE: The ROI Ready Communities, Round III Grant Workshop scheduled for March 17 has been canceled (both the live workshop and the Zoom virtual meeting). In response to changing circumstances and potential spread of COVID-19, we understand that many priorities have changed for members of our communities. We … Continue reading March 17 Grant Workshop Canceled
ROI opens third round of Ready Communities implementation grants
Up to $1.14 million in grant dollars is available to advance quality of place and workforce attraction in the 11 counties of the Indiana Uplands.
Plans complete for all 11 Indiana Uplands counties
ROI is pleased to share that all 11 counties in the Indiana Uplands have completed Quality of Place and Workforce Attraction plans.
ROI awards $1.86 million in Ready Communities implementation grants
ROI has announced that 12 quality of place implementation grants have been awarded in seven counties in the Indiana Uplands as part of its Ready Communities program.
State Officials Designate Indiana Uplands as 21st Century Talent Region
Indiana Uplands is the state’s third 21st Century Talent Region, a statewide designation awarded to Indiana communities focused on working collaboratively to attract, develop and connect talent.
Indiana Uplands housing study now available
View the Indiana Uplands Housing Study
Plans complete for nine Indiana Uplands counties
ROI is pleased to share that nine counties in the Indiana Uplands have completed Quality of Place and Workforce Attraction plans.
Richland-Bean Blossom selected for third cohort of ROI Ready Schools initiative
Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation (RBBCSC) has been selected for the third cohort of ROI’s Ready Schools initiative.
Bloomfield school district awarded $405,000 ROI Ready Schools implementation grant
Bloomfield School District has been awarded a Ready Schools Implementation Grant totaling $405,000.
Fueling the passion for STEM: ROI’s adds 32 elementary and middle school teachers to fellowship program
Fellows develop skills to become a STEM leader within their schools and encourage other teachers to integrate STEM into their curriculum.
ROI awards a $590,576 Ready Schools implementation grant to Mitchell, Orleans, and Shoals schools
A collaborative of three school districts - Mitchell, Orleans & Shoals Community Schools – has been awarded a Ready Schools Implementation Grant.
Two Greene County school districts selected for third cohort of ROI Ready School initiative
Linton-Stockton & White River Valley Schools selected for third cohort of ROI’s Ready Schools initiative.
Spencer-Owen Community Schools awarded $500,000 ROI Ready Schools implementation grant
Spencer-Owen Community Schools has been awarded an ROI Ready Schools implementation grant totaling $500,000.
Second round of Ready Communities implementation grants now open
Eligible organizations encouraged to attend August 6 workshop to learn guidelines, timeline, and process.