Congressional earmarks in IN
Projects Congress paid for by name in the annual spending laws: House Community Project Funding and Senate Congressionally Directed Spending, FY2022–FY2024. 74 provisions worth $86.61M match.
By year
FY2025: none (a full-year continuing resolution). FY2026: enacted, not yet in GAO's data.
Requesting members
- Frank J. Mrvan Rep. IN · $53.89M · 36
- André Carson Rep. IN · $29.30M · 29
- André Carson Rep. IN · $3.42M · 9
A project with several requesters counts for each of them.
By agency
- Army Corps of Engineers $26.15M · 10
- Department of Transportation $25.88M · 11
- Department of Housing and Urban Development $8.67M · 10
- Department of Justice $7.57M · 15
- Department of Health and Human Services $6.01M · 12
- Department of Education $4.10M · 6
- Environmental Protection Agency $2.88M · 3
- Department of Labor $2.70M · 4
Largest provisions
| FY | Project and recipient | Agency | Requested by | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Calumet Region, IN U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · IN | Army Corps of Engineers · Construction | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $10.00M $9.75M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | City of Indianapolis Market Street Reconstruction · IN | Department of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | Representative Andre Carson IN | $5.00M $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Indianapolis International Airport (IND) Master Plan · IN | Department of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for Airports | Representative Andre Carson IN | $4.88M $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Calumet Region, IN U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · IN | Army Corps of Engineers · Construction | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $4.50M $166.5K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Cargo Logistics Apron Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority (GYY) · IN | Department of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for Airports | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $4.12M |
| 2023 | Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY), Gary, IN – Cargo Logistics Apron · IN | Department of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for Airports | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $4.00M $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Indiana Shoreline, IN U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · IN | Army Corps of Engineers · Construction | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $2.70M $2.20M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Michigan City Harbor, IN U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · IN | Army Corps of Engineers · Operation and Maintenance | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $2.52M |
| 2023 | Central Avenue Reconstruction, Portage, Indiana · IN | Department of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $2.36M $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Calumet Region, Section 219, IN U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · IN | Army Corps of Engineers · Construction | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $2.00M |
| 2022 | Equipment Acquisition - Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) · IN | Department of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for Airports | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $2.00M $2.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | The Pathway Resource Center Grassy Creek Development and Senior Housing Community Pathway to the Future Learning Center, Inc. · IN | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Representative Andre Carson IN | $1.67M |
| 2023 | Paladin Rehabilitation and Repurposing Project Paladin Inc · IN | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $1.52M $1.52M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | St. Catherine Hospital, Inc., East Chicago, IN for equipment · IN | Department of Health and Human Services · Health Resources and Services Administration | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $1.50M $1.50M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County, Indianapolis, IN for facilities and equipment · IN | Department of Health and Human Services · Health Resources and Services Administration | Representative Andre Carson IN | $1.39M $1.33M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | City of Indianapolis Mars Hill Flood Control Improvement District City of Indianapolis · IN | Department of Homeland Security · Federal Assistance—PDM | Representative Andre Carson IN | $1.38M |
| 2022 | Ivy Tech Community College - Lake County Campus, East Chicago, IN for an academic and student support initiative · IN | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $1.20M $1.20M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Michigan City Harbor, IN U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · IN | Army Corps of Engineers · Operation and Maintenance | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $1.02M $31.8K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Workforce Inc. dba Recycleforce, Indianapolis, IN to expand job training and job placement programs · IN | Department of Labor · Employment and Training Administration | Representative Andre Carson IN | $1.00M $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | City of Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation, Indianapolis, IN for an afterschool physical education enrichment program · IN | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Representative Andre Carson IN | $1.00M $993.2K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation Blue Line Infrastructure Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation · IN | Department of Transportation · Transit Infrastructure Grants | Representative Andre Carson IN | $1.00M |
| 2023 | Graham Edward Martin Park Improvement Project City of Indianapolis · IN | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Representative Andre Carson IN | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN for facilities and equipment · IN | Department of Health and Human Services · Health Resources and Services Administration | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Indiana Shoreline, IN U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · IN | Army Corps of Engineers · Construction | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $1.00M $842.8K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | City of Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation, Indianapolis, IN for arts and environmental education access in afterschool and summer learning settings · IN | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Representative Andre Carson IN | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Mental Health Diversion Program City of Indianapolis · IN | Department of Justice · Byrne | Representative André Carson IN | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | The Indianapolis Private Industry Council, Inc., Indianapolis, IN for youth job training and a work-based learning program · IN | Department of Labor · Employment and Training Administration | Representative Andre Carson IN | $1.00M $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Body-Worn and In-Car Cameras Project Gary Police Department · IN | Department of Justice · OJP-Byrne | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | All-Inclusive Playground and Fitness Park. City of Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana City of Michigan City, Indiana · IN | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $1.00M |
| 2024 | Burns Waterway Small Boat Harbor, IN U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · IN | Army Corps of Engineers · Operation and Maintenance | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $998.0K |
| 2024 | Mission Control Simulator Acquisition Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana, Inc. · IN | National Aeronautics and Space Administration · SSMS | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $963.0K |
| 2024 | Radio Replacement Project Town of Merrillville · IN | Department of Justice · COPS Tech | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $963.0K |
| 2024 | Indianapolis Public Safety Foundation Indy Peace Fellowship Program Indianapolis Public Safety Foundation · IN | Department of Justice · OJP–Byrne | Representative Andre Carson IN | $963.0K |
| 2024 | Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Public Safety Camera Program City of Indianapolis · IN | Department of Justice · COPS Tech | Representative Andre Carson IN | $963.0K |
| 2024 | City of Valparaiso for a Combined Sewer Separation Project · IN | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants—Clean Water State Revolving Fund | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $959.8K |
| 2024 | City of Indianapolis Department of Public Utilities for Lead Service Line Replacement Program · IN | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants—Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | Representative Andre Carson IN | $959.8K |
| 2024 | City of La Porte for Combined Sewer Separation Project · IN | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants—Clean Water State Revolving Fund | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $959.8K |
| 2023 | Burns Waterway Small Boat Harbor, IN U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · IN | Army Corps of Engineers · Operation and Maintenance | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $914.0K $40.2K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | City of Indianapolis Sherman Park Redevelopment City of Indianapolis · IN | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Representative Andre Carson IN | $850.0K |
| 2024 | The John H. Boner Center Rivoli Building John H. Boner Community Center · IN | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Representative Andre Carson IN | $850.0K |
| 2024 | City of Indianapolis Market Street Reconstruction IN · IN | Department of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | Representative Andre Carson IN | $850.0K |
| 2023 | Fair Haven Rape Crisis Center – Acquisition and Renovation Fair Haven, Inc · IN | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $750.0K $750.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Marquette Greenway Trail/Cline Avenue to Bridge Street · IN | Department of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $682.1K $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | IU Health Foundation, Indianapolis, IN for services to improve health and nutrition of vulnerable individuals and provide job training and new employment to improve outcomes · IN | Department of Health and Human Services · Administration for Children and Families | Representative Andre Carson IN | $600.0K $600.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | United Northeast Community Development Corporation, Indianapolis, IN for a job training initiative, including supportive services · IN | Department of Labor · Employment and Training Administration (ETA) | Representative André Carson IN | $600.0K $600.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | City of Indianapolis, IN for mental health and substance use treatment services for people in need of permanent supportive housing · IN | Department of Health and Human Services · Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) | Representative André Carson IN | $500.0K $500.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Central Avenue Reconstruction, Portage, Indiana IN · IN | Department of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $500.0K |
| 2024 | Common Use Terminal Equipment System (IND) Indianapolis Airport Authority · IN | Department of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for Airports | Representative Andre Carson IN | $500.0K |
| 2023 | Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, IN for early childhood education programs, including furniture, minor repairs, and classroom upgrades · IN | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Representative Andre Carson IN | $500.0K $500.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Indianapolis, IN U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · IN | Army Corps of Engineers · Construction | Representative Andre Carson IN | $500.0K $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Global Village Welcome Center Lafayette Square Area Coalition Inc · IN | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Representative André Carson IN | $500.0K $500.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Technology Upgrades - Gary Police Department Gary Police Department · IN | Department of Justice · COPS Tech | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $500.0K $500.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Porter County Sheriff Equipment Acquisition Porter County Sheriff's Office · IN | Department of Justice · COPS Tech | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $400.0K $400.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | BlueNET Technology Upgrades City of Hammond Police Department · IN | Department of Justice · COPS Tech | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $350.0K |
| 2023 | Equipment/Technology for Lakeside Respite Center Opportunity Enterprises, Inc · IN | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $310.0K $310.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis STEM for Underserved Children and Youth: Ultimate Afterschool Care Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis · IN | National Aeronautics and Space Administration · SSMS | Representative Andre Carson IN | $300.0K |
| 2022 | Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, IN for a mobile unit to offer training and other services · IN | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative André Carson IN | $300.0K $300.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Portable Camera Trailers and LPR Devices Gary Police Department · IN | Department of Justice · COPS Tech | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $264.0K |
| 2022 | Flanner House of Indianapolis, Inc., Indianapolis, IN for facilities and equipment · IN | Department of Health and Human Services · Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) | Representative André Carson IN | $250.0K $250.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Power of Tru Colors: Recidivism, Juvenile Delinquency, and Crime Prevention Program Bloom Project, Inc. · IN | Department of Justice · OJP–Byrne | Representative Andre Carson IN | $250.0K |
| 2022 | University of Saint Francis - Crown Point Campus, Fort Wayne, IN for facilities and equipment · IN | Department of Health and Human Services · Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $225.0K $225.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | The Fathers and Families Center Building Rehabilitation Fathers and Families Resource-Research Center, Inc., dba Fathers and Families Center FFC · IN | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Representative Andre Carson IN | $219.2K |
| 2023 | Technology and Equipment: License Plate Readers Whiting Police Department · IN | Department of Justice · COPS Tech | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $215.0K $215.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Equipment and Technology Upgrades Munster Police Department · IN | Department of Justice · COPS Tech | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $215.0K |
| 2024 | Marion County Prosecutor's Office Body Worn Camera Unit Marion County Prosecutor's Office · IN | Department of Justice · OJP–Byrne | Representative Andre Carson IN | $214.0K |
| 2023 | Kids' Voice of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN for services to children and families who are survivors of violence, abuse, or neglect · IN | Department of Health and Human Services · Administration for Children and Families | Representative Andre Carson IN | $185.0K $185.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Equipment and Technology Acquisition and Upgrades Michigan City Police Department · IN | Department of Justice · COPS Tech | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $180.0K |
| 2023 | Kennedy King Memorial Initiative, Indianapolis, IN for human rights education · IN | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Representative Andre Carson IN | $100.0K $100.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Eclectic Soul VOICES Corporation, Indianapolis, IN for a job training program, including supportive services and stipends · IN | Department of Labor · Employment and Training Administration (ETA) | Representative André Carson IN | $100.0K $100.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Community Action of Greater Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN for services, outreach, events, transportation expenses, and supplies to increase the number of senior volunteers in their communities · IN | Department of Health and Human Services · Administration for Community Living | Representative Andre Carson IN | $100.0K $100.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | United Way of Greater LaPorte County, Michigan City, IN for mental health and substance use disorder services, including community outreach and education · IN | Department of Health and Human Services · Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration | Representative Frank Mrvan IN | $100.0K $100.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Marion County Prosecutor's Office Second Chance Workshops Marion County Prosecutors Office · IN | Department of Justice · Byrne | Representative André Carson IN | $96.0K $96.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Overdose Lifeline, Inc., Indianapolis, IN for Camp Mariposa-Aaron's Place Youth Prevention Program to provide behavioral health and related services to youth · IN | Department of Health and Human Services · Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration | Representative Andre Carson IN | $87.0K $87.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Community Action of Greater Indianapolis Inc, Indianapolis, IN for behavioral health treatment and services, including supportive services · IN | Department of Health and Human Services · Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) | Representative André Carson IN | $75.0K $75.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
Enacted earmarks from GAO's Tracking the Funds data (FY2022-FY2024). FY2025 had none (a full-year continuing resolution); FY2026's are enacted but not yet in GAO's data. Amounts are what the law provided, not what was spent. Source: GAO, Tracking the Funds. Requesters are matched to today's members of Congress by name and state; former members show as GAO wrote them.