US EditionMississippi invests $100 million for statewide development projects
The $100 million investment targets infrastructure, workforce training, and site expansions to boost Mississippi's economy and job creation, with $28.6 million from the MDA Site Development Grant Program.
- On Dec 11, 2025, Gov. Tate Reeves announced Mississippi will invest more than $100 million in economic development, infrastructure, workforce training, tourism and conservation.
- Reeves said the effort focuses on shortening companies' time to profit by creating shovel-ready sites and raising per-capita income for over 3 million Mississippi residents.
- Funding awards cover the Mississippi River Inland Port Complex Megasite in Warren County, with $2.9 million from the MDA's Site Development Grant Program.
- Smaller communities benefited, as the Site Development Grant Program tiers awarded every local applicant grants up to $25,000 and $250,000 match this year, while Marshall County mega site drew major interest.
- The Ready Sites initiative targets properties with at least 20 acres to be work-ready within six months, backed by funding from multiple regional partners, as over 3,000 megawatts of new power capacity strengthen the state's infrastructure.
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Pearl River County Parks Receives Grants for Development
On Thursday, Dec. 11, Governor Tate Reeves announced that Mississippi will invest $100 million to support economic development efforts, including those in Pearl River County. The funding will go towards projects such as infrastructure improvements, workforce training, tourism and conservation initiatives. “The over $100 million investment I announced today will help Mississippi continue its record-shattering economic development efforts, attract…
Mississippi announces over $100 million in economic development grants
Mississippi announces over $100 million in economic development grants JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Mississippi officials announced more than $100 million in new grant funding designed to prepare communities for future economic development and job creation. The grants are being distributed to areas across the state as part of a site development program aimed at creating the groundwork needed for new business investments. “The over $100 million in new…
Mississippi invests $100 million for statewide development projects
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced that Mississippi will invest more than $100 million in economic development, infrastructure improvements, workforce training, tourism and conservation initiatives across the state. The funding comes from the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Delta Regional Authority (DRA), RESTORE Act, GOMESA and the Southeast Crescent [...]
Tippah County getting over $4 million grant for North Ripley Industrial Park
Governor Tate Reeves announced that Mississippi will invest more than $100 million in economic development projects across the state, with a portion of that funding directly benefiting Tippah County. The investment will support economic development, infrastructure improvements, workforce training, tourism and conservation initiatives statewide. Much of the funding is aimed…
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