Grants & funding in Mississippi local government
What Mississippi city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about grants & funding — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
181 Mississippi meetings since 2024 covered grants & funding. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Mississippi with the most grants & funding activity
- Columbus, MS (26)
- Hattiesburg, MS (18)
- Hancock County, MS (15)
- Pearl River County, MS (14)
- Vicksburg, MS (13)
- Pascagoula, MS (12)
- Laurel, MS (11)
- Rankin County, MS (10)
- Gautier, MS (9)
- Byram, MS (6)
- Starkville, MS (6)
- Natchez, MS (5)
Latest matching meetings
Police Department seeks over $970,000 in highway safety grants
The Board of Aldermen will consider several police department grants and personnel changes. The meeting also includes requests for subdivision plat approvals and various city infrastructure bids.
City will hold a public hearing on a convenience store and fuel station permit.
The Pearl Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda that includes approvals for several contract payments and grant agreements. They will set a public hearing for August 18, 2026 to decide on a conditional use permit for a convenience store with automobile and commercial truck fueling facilities on…
Council to hold public hearing on 1222 Anderson St. property condition
The Laurel City Council will consider a resolution to conduct a public hearing on July 21, 2026 regarding the condition of a property at 1222 Anderson St. in Ward 7. Other items include authorizing an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant application, allocating tourism funds, approving a utility billing…
City Council approves $163,045 cybersecurity grant award
The Columbus City Council will consider a range of items, including the acceptance of a $163,045 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant. It will also approve several personnel actions, training expenses, and infrastructure projects such as speed hump installations and roof repair contracts. Additional agenda items cover…
PRA will consider adopting its 2026 budget
The Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority will discuss CDI agreements for 650 Delmas Avenue (Hotel Whiskey) and a reimbursement for 3708 Pascagoula Street (Ice House). The meeting includes a review of the 2026 annual report and the adoption of the PRA budget. It also considers amended GCRF grant agreements for downtown…
City approves $6,100 demolition contract for dilapidated houses on Dewitt St.
The Board will adopt routine consent‑agenda items such as personnel actions and meeting minutes. It will approve several contracts and payments, including a $6,100 demolition contract for dilapidated houses at 915 Dewitt Street, a $2,616.66 invoice from Vicksburg Tallulah Regional Airport, and a lease‑purchase…
Board will approve $914,485.48 of county claims and multiple major contracts.
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will vote on several financial motions, including a $914,485.48 docket of claims and a $428,476.54 Port & Harbor Commission docket. It will also consider a utility easement with the Water and Sewer District, a five‑year lease for Hangar C at Stennis International Airport, and…
Board of Aldermen to review Fry Building demolition bids and city infrastructure grants
The Board of Aldermen will discuss demolition bids for the Fry Building and various grant applications for city improvements. The meeting includes requests for taxi service approval and funding for the Downtown Natchez Alliance.
Council approves JLB Contractors award for Coffee Creek Sewer Rehabilitation project
The Gulfport City Council will consider several resolutions, including the award of a contract to JLB Contractors, LLC for the Coffee Creek Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Other items include a code enforcement hearing on property clean‑up, a planning commission recommendation to amend zoning parking requirements, and…
Ridgeland Board considers $1.47 million payment for Highland Colony Parkway project
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review several site plans for businesses and churches, including a Chick-Fil-A on County Line Road. The body is deciding on multiple infrastructure payments and a $4 million FEMA grant application. Other items include police department equipment and sewer adjustments.
Council to hold public hearings on declaring two properties public menaces
The Pascagoula City Council will hold public hearings to consider whether properties at 1207 Mantou St and 4308 McArthur St should be declared public menaces. The consent agenda includes resolutions approving construction closeout for Beach Park Pier Improvements, a drainage project change order, discontinuing a local…
Council to authorize bids for citywide water meter upgrade
The Gautier City Council will vote on authorizing bids for a citywide Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) water meter replacement project. They will also consider renewing a professional services agreement with Seymour Engineering and entering a memorandum of understanding with a non-profit for violence against…
Board to consider a resolution to apply for grant funding for a new access boulevard
The Rankin County Board will discuss a Resolution of Intent to apply for Mississippi Development Authority grant money to help build an access boulevard from Mississippi Highway 475 to Old Whitfield Road in Pearl. The project is linked to the Siemens Energy expansion. The board will also set a public hearing for…
Commission reviews cell phone tower proposal
The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss a proposed cell phone tower presented by Barry McIlwain. It will also review a signage project sales packet and provide updates on grants, cemetery tour planning, and upcoming historic events. The meeting includes routine items such as call to order, quorum…
City Council to consider $989,528 FEMA grant for new fire pumper truck
The City Council will vote on several zoning changes, subdivision alterations, and street closures. The body is also reviewing budget amendments and multiple grant applications for railroad safety and firefighting equipment.
Columbus City Council discusses airport grants and municipal personnel matters
The City Council will review several aviation projects involving FAA grants for the Columbus Light Colonel Airport. The agenda also includes various personnel actions, tourism tax payments, and street closure permits.
Council to consider rezoning on Martin Bluff Road and storage exceptions
The City Council will review a request for temporary storage at Highway 90 and a property rezoning on Martin Bluff Road. Additionally, the council will consider several funding applications and utility adjustments.
Council to vote on grant for Downtown Brickyard Project
The City Council will consider adopting a resolution authorizing a grant agreement with the Mississippi Development Authority to fund the Downtown Brickyard Project. They will also hold a public hearing on dilapidated properties at two addresses, and vote on second readings of ordinances to require water meters and…
Board to vote on street improvement bid, grants, and employee actions
The Board of Aldermen will consider approving the lowest bid for the FYE 2026 Street Improvement Project and additional work on the Highway 8 Sidewalk Improvement Project. They will also vote on grant agreements for the airport hangar expansion and Main Street revitalization, approve various claims and invoices, and…
Board to review drainage projects and workforce development agreements
The Board of Aldermen will receive reports on the Fine Avenue Drainage Improvement Project and the Natchez City Auditorium. They will also consider a memorandum of agreement with Copiah-Lincoln Community College for workforce development.
State Legislature awards $850,000 for drainage improvements
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hear a presentation about an $850,000 grant from the State Legislature for drainage improvements. They will also discuss several potential ordinances, including restrictions on nitrous oxide sales to minors and removal of tree limbs. Additional topics include the 2025 soccer season…
City Council considers zoning variances and downtown welcome center grant
The City Council will vote on several disaster preparedness contracts and grant applications. The body is also reviewing a request for multiple zoning variances for a residential subdivision and acknowledging a $500,000 grant for a downtown welcome center.
Columbus City Council discusses equipment purchases and public safety projects
The City Council will consider several policy items including a camera system expansion to address gun violence and various infrastructure repairs. The agenda also includes multiple personnel matters, grant applications, and contract extensions.
City Council to consider grant application for Friendship Park Phase II with 20% match
The council will vote on a resolution to submit a grant application to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Restoration Fund for the 2026 Friendship Park Revitalization Project Phase II, and commit to matching 20% of grant funds. Other business includes approving out-of-state travel for the mayor and council members to…
Council to hold hearings on declaring two properties as public menaces
The council will hold public hearings to determine if properties at 1208 Communy and 702 Lafayette should be declared public menaces. They will also consider a consent agenda including resolutions for FEMA grant applications, tidelands proposals, professional service agreements, sports complex scoring booths, and an…
City Council to consider BRIC grant application and review Comprehensive Plan
The City Council will consider a resolution to apply for a federal Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant. The meeting also includes a work session to discuss truck routes and a proposed Comprehensive Plan.
City to accept $102K grant match for Blues Highway Travel Center
The board will vote on accepting $102,000 in matching funds from the Visitors Bureau for a state grant to fund the Blues Highway Travel Center project. They will also consider budget amendments, approve several sponsorships and payments, and create a committee to review bids for grass cutting and demolition. An…
City Council discusses grants, fire equipment, and city maintenance
The City Council will discuss several grant applications, including a Mississippi Arts Commission matching grant and a Quality-of-Life Event Grant. The agenda also includes discussions on fire truck funding, cemetery mowing contracts, and ARPA drainage projects.
Board to consider $400K grant for violent crime reduction technology
The Board will consider several personnel changes in the sheriff's office and dispatch, authorize bids for a license plate reader camera system, and vote on a $400,000 grant application for violent crime reduction. Other items include contract payments for the tech park, repairs to a fire tanker, and a discussion on…
City Council to vote on zoning, variances, and multiple city contracts
The City Council will consider several zoning changes and variances for properties on Classic Drive, Byron Street, and Corinne Street. The body is also deciding on various service contracts, grant applications, and funding for community events.
Board to discuss $1.3M safety funding for Texas Flat Road Phase 2
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will consider a conditional $1.3 million Highway Safety Improvement Program grant for Texas Flat Road Phase 2, open bids for the Santa Rosa Pathway project, and vote on a $640,000 port commission docket. Other actions include approving a fire protection agreement with…
Board to consider Bear Pen Pond grant and airport flood mitigation change order
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a grant application for the Bear Pen Pond Aquatic Restoration Project and a change order for the Airport North Industrial Site Flood Mitigation Project. They will also discuss the FYE 2027 budget, approve bids for the North Cleveland Cemetery fence, and hold executive…
County considers land purchase for Siemens expansion access road
The Board of Supervisors will vote on a resolution to apply for Mississippi Development Authority grant funding to build an access boulevard from Highway 475 to Old Whitfield Road, supporting the Siemens Energy expansion. The board also considers purchasing approximately 33 acres along Old Whitfield Road for that…
City Council discusses fire equipment, property sales, and community event permits
The City Council will discuss several municipal actions including the sale of surplus property and funding for fire department equipment. The agenda also includes various permit requests for local festivals, parades, and street closures.
City to vote on joint passenger rail agreement with Brookhaven and Meadville
The Board will consider approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for joint ownership and operation of a passenger rail system. They will also vote on travel expenses for the mayor to board an inaugural SkyWest flight. Several department reports include updates on infrastructure projects and grants.
Columbus City Council considers public safety training, infrastructure contracts, and grants
The Mayor and City Council will review various consent agenda items including fire and police training expenses and event permits. The meeting also includes discussions on federal flood alleviation funding and several city infrastructure projects.
Council to authorize disaster debris contracts and park project
The Gautier City Council will consider a consent agenda including authorizations to negotiate contracts for disaster debris monitoring, removal, and response services. They will also authorize negotiating architectural services for the Shepard State Park (Gray) House Project. The meeting includes proclamations for…
Board to vote on Old Highway 49 overlay contract and public hearings
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will consider multiple consent agenda items, including budget amendments, utility permits, and personnel changes. Key actions include executing contract documents for the Old Highway 49 Overlay Project, authorizing a shared-use path MOA for Pisgah High School, and holding public…
Board to consider adopting a noise ordinance for unincorporated areas
The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors will consider a new noise ordinance for unincorporated areas, personnel changes in the Sheriff's Office, and a commissary service agreement for the jail. They will also acknowledge a $64,000 VOCA subgrant and approve a $33,696.60 payment for the Highway 26 Widening Project…
Board to consider multiple final subdivisions and new firearms for sheriff
The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors will vote on several final subdivision plats, including Williams Ridge Phase 4 (56 lots) and Hundred Acre Woods, and consider a request from the Sheriff to purchase new firearms. The consent agenda covers routine approvals such as monthly road reports, contract renewals, and a…