Creator: Mississippi Development Authority (RG 76)

Collection Summary: This series originated with the Community Services Division. These grants provide funds for constructing or improving infrastructure in order to attract or maintain business development. The types of grants in this series are as follows: Development Infrastructure Program (DIP) funds are for the construction, renovation or expansion of industry, and local governments must apply for DIP funding for new or expanded industry projects based on the public infrastructure needs of the project. 

The Rural Impact Fund (RIF) Grant Program provides financial assistance for buildings (purchase, construction, or rehabilitation), water systems, transportation facilities and energy facilities. Eligible communities are those with a population of less than 30,000. 

Small Municipal & Limited Population County Grant Program (SMLPC) funds are for public infrastructure and public building improvement projects that are tied to economic development and that promote job creation and capital investment. The Documents found in the paper work of the grants include: applications, correspondence, checklists, financial records, maps, promotional materials, proposals, summaries, and tax forms.

Access Restrictions:  Privacy sensitive materials in this series must be screened before use.  The nature of the privacy issue concerns financial records that have organizational and individual information, such as bank records and credit card account numbers. There are also materials in these files that are considered intellectual property and have copyright issues. To gain access to these records, an Access Request Form must be completed by the researcher.  The section director will handle the access request and provide an estimated completion date.  The researcher will be informed once the privacy review is complete and the records are available for use.

Dates: 2001-2014

Volume: 13.5 cubic feet

Language: English

Finding Aid Created By: Lori Kincses in June, 2019

Collection Inventory
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DIP GRANTS:
2007-201435051
RIF GRANTS-COUNTIES:
Attala - Jasper (2003-2012)35040
Lawrence - Stone (2005-2011)35041
Stone - Tunica (2005-2010)35042
RIF GRANTS-MUNICIPALITIES:
Aberdeen - Bassfield (2003-2012)35043
Batesville - Byhalia (2003-2013)35044
Calhoun City - Durant (2005-2013)35045
Flowood - Magee (2005-2013)35046
Magnolia - Poplarville (2005-2012)35047
Prentiss - Summit (2005-2013)35049
Sunflower - Winona35048
RIF GRANTS-SUPPLEMENTARY FILES:
2003-201135050
SMLPC GRANTS:
2008-201435052
2001-200835053