Gov. Tate Reeves Announces Over $23 Million Investment in Local Infrastructure and Community Development

JACKSON, Miss . - Gov. Tate Reeves today announced that the state of Mississippi is deploying over $23 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facilities funding. These investments, approved through the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), will empower cities and counties to address urgent infrastructure needs and modernize the foundations of their local economies.

The Congressionally authorized CDBG grant provides funding to communities to help ensure basic community services, environmental quality and economic opportunities for their residents. Projects must meet at least one of the following national objectives to be considered for CDBG assistance:

• Benefit low- and moderate-income people
• Help prevent or eliminate slums or blight
• Address urgent needs resulting from conditions that pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community without other financial resources to take care of them

Mississippi's CDBG Public Facilities Program provides municipalities and counties funding for public infrastructure needs. Eligible CDBG Public Facilities projects include improvements to water, wastewater and drainage systems, streets and certain public buildings.

The CDBG Public Facilities grants, totaling $23,035,043.12, are as follows:

Anguilla

• Stormwater Drainage
• $300,000

Arcola

• Sewer Improvements
• $300,000

Belzoni

• Sewer Improvements
• $573,406

Braxton

• Road Improvements
• $562,140

Brookhaven

• Sewer Improvements
• $602,742

Cary

• Sewer Improvements
• $592,990

Charleston

• Sewer Improvements
• $600,000

Columbia

• Sewer Improvements
• $349,950

Como

• Sewer Improvements
• $598,407

Crystal Springs

• Water Improvements

• $646,669.73

Drew

• Sewer Improvements

• $587,822.92

Edwards

• Stormwater Drainage

• $556,250

Ellisville

• Sewer Improvements

• $599,355

Gloster

• Sewer Improvements

• $449,589

Houston

• Sewer Improvements

• $750,000

Isola

• Sewer Improvements

• $342,000

Jones County

• ADA Improvements

• $384,353

Lauderdale County

• Fire Improvements

• $451,275.28

Magnolia

• Sewer Improvements

• $596,906.38

McLain

• Sewer Improvements

• $596,250

Moorhead

• Road Improvements

• $211,278

Pachuta

• Sewer Improvements

• $596,700

Pelahatchie

• Sewer Improvements

• $599,400

Philadelphia

• Public Building Renovation

• $625,458.32

Pickens

• Sewer Improvements

• $599,630

Pittsboro

• Water Improvements

• $599,752

Plantersville

• Water Improvements

• $600,000

Richton

• Sewer Improvements

• $600,000

Rienzi

• Sewer Improvements

• $600,000

Rosedale

• Water Improvements

• $600,000

Sandersville

• Sewer Improvements

• $579,850

Shubuta

• Sewer Improvements

• $599,996

Sidon

• Sewer Improvements

• $549,344.63

Smith County

• ADA Improvements

• $635,382

Starkville

• Sewer Improvements

• $698,448.36

Taylorsville

• Sewer Improvements

• $600,000

Terry

• Sewer Improvements

• $600,000

Union

• Sewer Improvements

• $599,697.50

Union County

• Water Improvements

• $750,000

Vaiden

• Sewer Improvements

• $600,000

Washington County

• Sewer Improvements

• $750,000

QUOTES

"I am grateful to have this funding to put to work where it matters most. These investments empower cities and counties to take on real projects that improve everyday life-from safer roads to stronger public facilities and more reliable services families depend on. Our local leaders know their communities best, and this funding gives them the tools to tackle those needs head-on. That's how we keep Mississippi moving forward and deliver meaningful progress in every corner of our state." - Gov. Tate Reeves

"The MDA team works closely with local leaders to move projects forward and ensure these funds are used effectively and in the best interest of our communities. These investments in infrastructure and public facilities strengthen essential services, improve quality of life and help communities better prepare for future needs. We are always proud to support projects that make a lasting difference for Mississippians." - MDA Executive Director Bill Cork

"The CDBG program was created more than 50 years ago precisely to help communities overcome challenges to providing services and growth to their residents. That is just how Mississippi is deploying its CDBG public facilities funding, and I appreciate how well Governor Reeves, the MDA and local leaders have worked together to find the best uses for these federal resources." - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee with jurisdiction over the Community Development Block Grant program

"It is imperative we provide local leaders the resources to complete needed projects in their communities. This $23 million investment in Mississippi infrastructure will benefit job creators, increase economic opportunities, and improve safety across our state. I will continue to advocate for federal funding for the Community Development Block Grant program, which invests in the safety and livelihood of our cities and counties." - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS)