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The Retail Center Revitalization Program is a pilot program designed to test the effectiveness of partnering local units of government with retail center owners to make improvements to certain shopping centers, commonly referred to as “strip malls,” in a way that contributes to ongoing coordinated revitalization efforts in local communities.
Limited grant funds are associated with this program, which is designed to support retail center revitalization projects in conjunction with private funding sources. Only Mississippi’s planning and development districts (PDDs) may apply for the grant funds. Awards are limited to a maximum of $50,000.
In order to participate, PDDs must partner with a local unit of government and the owner of the strip center to fund a retail center revitalization project. This local team must contribute a minimum of 50 percent of the total cost of the project. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, improving a building’s façade, developing green spaces and improving parking areas.
PDDs interested in applying for grant funds or learning more about the pilot Retail Center Revitalization Program may view the funding opportunities announcement (FOA) below.
Retail Center Revitalization Program FOA
Retail Center Revitalization - Answers to Questions received
View the recording of the Retail Center Revitalization Webinar (originally broadcast on September 15, 2011)
