The task force announced a $3,000,000 Transportation Alternatives Program grant for trail work and discussed the requirement for roughly a 20% local match, possible county tourism funds, private donations and in‑kind DPW contributions to meet match obligations.

Gary Public Transportation Corporation told the committee it received a federal "super grant" exceeding $12 million to buy buses and expand service, but needs local matching funds; the county has pledged $300,000 toward current-year match negotiations with neighboring jurisdictions ongoing.

Staff told the board the state is offering funds tied to SOQ-funded positions (staff quoted ~$460,884) that require a local match (staff quoted ~$198,935); trustees agreed to give staff consensus to certify by the state's May 1 deadline while staff will draft plans for how to provide the local match or return funds if necessary.

Fayette County commissioners voted to approve an authorizing resolution to support a 2027 5311 public‑transportation grant application after the county’s transit representative requested a likely $20,000 local match; the representative said adding a deviated route could cost about $80,000 annually and described vehicle needs.