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Shovel Ready Program

The Indiana Shovel Ready Program reduces potential costs of site development for businesses and enhances the marketability of certified sites in Hoosier communities. The program is a joint partnership between the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and the Office of Community and Rural Affairs.

The goals of the Shovel Ready Program are to:

  • Certify sites and existing buildings to expedite the location and permitting processes for business development
  • Help local communities identify and prepare sites and existing buildings for economic development
  • Identify and fast track the state and local permits necessary for a specific site (dependent on the end user)
Applications are currently being accepted on a rolling basis for this program.  If a site is awarded Shovel Ready certification, the site information will be listed on the Site Locator on the Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s website. The Shovel Ready logo is used to identify certified sites. For more information, contact your Community Liaison.

Shovel Ready Requirements

Shovel Ready Checklist

Shovel Ready Application

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