ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - The City of Elkhart has received $12 million in funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support major neighborhood projects.

This is part of the 17 projects representing $131 million to support READI projects. They are aimed at improving quality of life in communities across Indiana.

The $12 million award to Elkhart will support two projects aligned with the recently completed Benham Neighborhood Regeneration Initiative.

These projects include the construction of nearly 400 new housing units.

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