The Greater Lafayette Region is actively seeking opportunities to fund projects and programs that support our shared vision for growth. While we are not currently accepting applications for existing READI funding, we welcome submissions for future opportunities that may arise. Potential sources could include other State of Indiana grants, Federal grants and private foundations.
Goals and Objectives
Talent attraction and Workforce development
- Grow population at a rate 150% faster than previous decade (7.4%) – 284,125 residents by 2030 in Greater Lafayette (an additional 19,528 residents)
- Increase in Labor Force by 8,000 by 2030
- Attain a 75% K-12 Proficiency Level by all schools
Infrastructure / Land use and Housing Development
- Increase housing use (10% increase over the next decade); 11,838 new housing units with development in every County
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Increase in new company formation
- Create scalable test beds for advanced research and development
- Accelerate the adoption of digitization/Industry 4.0
Quality of Place/Life and Natural/Cultural Development
- Welcome visitors (twice as many as previous decade and establishment of regional air service)
- Invest in sustainable development of the Wabash River and area lakes
- Champion regional cultural programs (sustainable farm to table food; arts)
- Create complementary and shared assets across the region
Quality of Opportunity and Economic Development
- Increase labor force participation rates to 64% (62.8% in 2020)
- Increase in per capita personal income to better than state (2020: Region-$43,669 versus State – $48,678)
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