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Message from the Governor
I created the Office of Federal Grants and Procurement (OFGP) by Executive Order on my first day in office in order to increase significantly the amount of federal dollars coming to our state. Indiana ranks at or near the bottom among states in terms of our success in bringing federal funds back from Washington, and now the state is determined to move quickly to improve our performance and our ranking.
The OFGP will serve as a valuable resource in helping agencies of state government identify and win competitive federal grants, provide them with training and technical assistance to improve their grant skills, and measure and track federal grant funding to the state. In order to leverage resources and increase Indiana's capacity to pursue and secure federal grants, the Office will also provide grant assistance and support to Hoosier universities, non-for-profits, and the business community.
To ensure that Indiana receives its fair share of federal funding in the future, the OFGP will work closely with the State's Washington D.C. Office and our strong Congressional Delegation to advocate for fair adjustments in federal grant formulas, and to develop strong relationships with key federal agencies that are best able to provide direct grant assistance to the state.
In addition to coordinating federal grant activity, the OFGP is dedicated to keeping Indiana businesses informed of opportunities to sell their products and services to the federal government. The Office will work closely with the business community to find ways for the federal government to "Buy Indiana" whenever possible.
Hoosier taxpayers deserve to know that we are making every effort to ensure that a fair portion of the monies they send to Washington each year come back to Indiana to help us meet the challenges we face in building infrastructure, training workers for new job opportunities, and caring for the sick and disabled. The OFGP will be the central focus of this Administration's efforts to obtain federal support wherever possible to support our goal of improving the lives Hoosier citizens and communities as we "Aim Higher" for Indiana's future.
Sincerely,
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