JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi is allocating more than $23 million in Community Development Block Grant funds to cities and counties. The funds aim to upgrade infrastructure and support local economic development, according to an announcement from Gov. Tate Reeves.
The grants, approved through the Mississippi Development Authority, focus on projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents, eliminate slums or blight, or address urgent community needs. Eligible projects include improvements to water, sewer, drainage systems, streets, and public buildings.
The grants total $23,035,043.12 and will fund specific projects across the state. Notable allocations include $750,000 each for sewer improvements in Washington County and Union County, as well as funding for stormwater drainage, sewer upgrades, and public facility renovations in multiple communities.
Reeves highlighted the importance of the funding, saying it enables local leaders to undertake projects that improve daily life, such as safer roads and more reliable public services. The Mississippi Development Authority emphasized its commitment to working with communities to ensure these funds are used effectively.
U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker also praised the initiative, noting that the program helps communities overcome challenges and boosts economic opportunities. The federal funds are part of a longstanding effort to support community development and infrastructure growth in Mississippi.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
