Forest Service distributes funds to Hoosier National Forest counties

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The U.S. Forest Service announced special payments to the nine counties that the Hoosier National Forest spans.

The payments are part of two programs, Secure Rural Schools (SRS) and Payments in Lieu of Taxes. The funds are used to sustain public schools, maintain local roads, strengthen wildfire preparedness and support other essential services in rural communities.

The SRS funding is based on timber receipts and special use permits.

For 2025, Indiana counties will receive the following combined SRS and PILT allocations:

  • Brown County – $84,858
  • Crawford County – $97,220
  • Dubois County – $24,311
  • Jackson County – $85,506
  • Lawrence County – $49,626
  • Martin County – $28,427
  • Monroe County – $119,206
  • Orange County – $152,007
  • Perry County – $210,401
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