Small Municipal and Limited Population Grant Program
The Mississippi legislators recently passed HB1509 that authorizes $5M in general obligation bonds to be issued for the Small Municipal and Limited Population Grant Program.
Applications are now being taken from May 1, 2006 - June 30, 2006.
The maximum grant awarded per local entity will be $150,000.
Remember this a competitive process.
- Small Municipalities: Maximum population 10,000
- Limited Population County: Maximum population 30,000
For a copy of the guidelines, select Small Municipalities and Limited Population Grant Program.
For a copy of the application, select Small Municipalities and Limited Population Grant Program Application.
For a copy of the application in WORD, select SMLP Application in Word.
To determine eligibility for this grant program, you may view the 2000 Census Populations
Frequently Asked Questions about SMLP Grants:
Q: Is a Small Municipal or County eligible to submit more than one application for several different projects?
A: Yes, a SM or County may apply for several different projects for 2006 Grant Awards.
Q: Can a community apply for funding a recreational park?
A: Yes. However, this is a competitive process and depending on need and other applications, a park may not be a high priority.
Q: If a Municipality or County has an existing SMLP award from previous years, can they apply for 2006 SMLP program?
A: Yes they may apply even though they have outstanding SMLP awards from previous years.
Q: Can an existing project awarded grant money in 2003, 2004 or 2005 apply for 2006 grant money to complete the project? (Ex. An existing project needs additional funds due to increased costs).
A: Yes, you may apply using the same project previously awarded.
Q: Can SMLP be used to provide infrastructure to a retail development?
A: Yes, as long as the infrastructure is publicly owned.
Q: Once a community is awarded a project, can the scope of the project be changed?
A: No. In some cases, parts of the project may be revised, however, the overall scope of the project can not be changed. The grant will be forfeited and the community would need to reapply for the new project during the next funding cycle. (Ex. Cannot change from renovating town hall to constructing a hospital.)
Q: Are public libraries eligible?
A: Yes, they are publicly owned.
Q: Are broadband towers for emergency services eligible?
A: Yes, the local governmental entity is eligible to apply with this project. However, it is a competitive process.
For more information:Financial Resources Division
Telephone: 601.359.3552
Fax: 601.359.3619
financial@mississippi.org