Mississippi Co. government awards $2 Million via grant program

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MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Ark. — The Government of Mississippi County, Arkansas, announced that it has awarded $2 million to multiple local cities and towns through the Mississippi County Infrastructure Grant Program.

The funds will be used for 11 different projects and provide up to $200,000 for cities/towns within Mississippi County.

These grants fund up to 75% of project costs, with 25% of the price matched by the applicant municipality.

"From wastewater treatment facilities and road improvements to expanding the abilities of a local fire department and more, we are honored to invest $2 million in infrastructure projects across Mississippi County," said County Judge John Alan Nelson. "By accepting applications directly from our cities and towns, we identified and funded projects that truly matter to residents across the County. Each of these projects will improve the quality of life and the local economy for the cities and towns in which they're located."

The 11 funded projects will include:

On April 7, an informative workshop was held for the cities were invited to learn about the grant and ask questions.

For more information on the grant program and funding, please click here.