2025 Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Application

2025 Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Application

The Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program Act (MMSRG) is authorized through MS Senate Bill 2696 (2024) and authorizes the Mississippi Legislature (Legislature), as well as the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) through appropriations by the Legislature, to make grants available to eligible recipients for projects "leading to the revitalization of Mississippi's downtowns or communities". Eligible costs for the expenditure of grant funds include the acquisition of land and any improvements thereon, preservation of historic downtown structures and sites, and initiatives that will produce a revitalization to the economy of the historic downtown areas. Eligible recipients include Main Street Designated Communities, or local Main Street programs that have achieved and maintained Designated Community status by the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA), that is a good-standing member of the MMSA, has obtained Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or Section 501(c)(6) tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service, Main Street Network Communities, Main Street Association Communities, cities located in MS that otherwise meet the requirements of this act, and Business Improvement Districts that otherwise meet the requirements of this act. Proposed projects must be located on property owned by the state, a county government, a municipal government, a public school district, or a non-profit 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) organization. Applicant organizations must provide proof of their 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) status.

Submissions will be vetted and scored against criteria as established by the MS Legislature and as outlined in the MMSRG 2025 Application Instructions. Projects will then be presented to the Legislature for review and award determination. Awards/amounts will be determined by the Legislature, and no award is guaranteed to any applicant applying to MMSRG.

Before proceeding with the MMSRG Project Application, please click the corresponding link to download and read the MMSRG 2025 Application Instructions document in its entirety. Please note that your application must be submitted in digital format, as well as hardcopy format, with accompanying attachments. Applications will be accepted until 5:00pm on Friday, August 29, 2025. No applications will be accepted after that time.
Applicant Information
Name of Person Submitting Application*

First NameLast Name
Applicant Email Address*
example@example.com
Applicant Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Official Name of Applicant Organization*
Applicant's Tax-Exempt Status*

501(c)(3)501(c)(6)
Upload IRS letter of determination demonstrating either 501(c)3 or 501(c)6 status for the applicant organization.*

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Did your organization receive funding from the Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant program during the 2025 legislative session?*

YesNo
Applicant Organization Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Applicant Type (select only one)*

MMSA Designated CommunityMMSA Network CommunityMMSA Associate CommunityCity located in MS that otherwise meets the requirements of the actBusiness Improvement District in MS that otherwise meets the requirements of the act
If you are applying as a city or Business Improvement District and you have a Mississippi Main Street Association chapter within your community, it is encouraged that you collaborate with that entity in the development of your project. If you are applying as a Business Improvement District (BID), upload documentation of your status as a BID.

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2020 Community Population (source: 2020 U.S. Decennial Census)*
To identify your community's population, visit https://data.census.gov
Employer Identification Number (EIN)*
example: 64-1234567
Upload current IRS Form W-9 for your organization.*

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Senate District in which Project is located*
State Senator that represents Project location*

First NameLast Name
House District in which Project is located*
State Representative that represents Project location*

First NameLast Name

Project Information
Project Title*
Short Project Description (one sentence)*
Project Location *
The physical address of the proposed project. If the project will be located in an area larger than a single location, please describe the project area as a whole (e.g., the 200 and 300 blocks of Main Street, the Anytown Main Street District, etc.)
Will the proposed project take place or be located on property that is owned by the state, a county government, a municipal government, a school district, or a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) non-profit organization?*

YesNo
Total Project Cost (inclusive of MMSRG funds, matching funds, and all non-MMSRG funds)*
Total MMSRG Funds Requested*
Matching Funds Committed*
Match as Percentage of Total Project Cost
Does this project involve the acquisition and/or rehabilitation of property or real estate?*

YesNo

Property Acquisition / Rehabilitation
What is the physical address of the property being acquired and/or rehabilitated?

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Is the property being acquired and/or rehabilitated considered historic per the National Register Criteria for Evaluation (for guidance, please see MMSRG 2025 Instructions)?

YesNoUnsure
NOTE: Per the enabling legislation for this program, any eligible participant awarded a grant for a project involving a historic property must comply with all applicable laws relating to the property, as well as applicable regulations of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, or other department or agency relating to such property. For more information pertaining to those guidelines, please review the MMSRG Application Instructions 2025.

Projects involving historic properties may require a preservation easement. Please see MMSRG 2025 Application Instructions for additional information.
If the property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places or as a contributing structure in a local historic district, please upload documentation of the listing.

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Project Personnel
Project Coordinator
Name of Project Coordinator*

First NameLast Name
Project Coordinator's Organization*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Upload Project Coordinator's resume*

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Project Professional

It is preferred that a Project Professional be identified on this application; however, if that individual has not yet been identified, please indicate "To Be" in the "First Name" block below, and "Determined" in the "Last Name" box block below. If you have already identified a Project Professional, please complete all sections below in their entirety.
Name of Project Professional*

First NameLast Name
Project Professional's Organization or Firm
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Upload Project Professional's resume

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Project Narrative

As outlined in the MMSRG 2025 Application Instructions, projects will be considered in relation to various criteria, including whether proposed projects are in accordance with the Main Street Approach and Guiding Principles or comparable community plans (for information pertaining to the Main Street Approach and Guiding Principles, please see the MMSRG 2025 Application Instructions document).
Which of the Four Points of the Main Street Approach will the proposed project address? (select all that apply)*

DesignPromotionEconomic VitalityOrganization
Please provide a detailed description of the proposed project.*

0/1000
What are the primary goals of the proposed project and how will your project address these goals?*

0/250
What steps will be taken to ensure that the proposed project is completed on time and that once finished, the project will continue to be administered, operated, and/or maintained into the future?*

0/250
Please demonstrate your community's financial need for the proposed project.*

0/250
What impact(s) will the proposed project have on the local economy?*

0/250
Please demonstrate the public benefit that the proposed project will have. How will the project be accessible to the public, have educational value, contribute to local tourism, and/or serve as an important community landmark?*

0/250
Has the proposed project been identified as a priority in any local or state community or economic development plan (e.g. comprehensive plan, downtown roadmap, economic development plan, etc.)?*

YesNo
If the the answer to the above question is "Yes," please list the name of the plan document, and the page number(s) on which the reference to the proposed project can be found.
If the answer to the above question is "Yes," please upload a PDF of the plan document in which the reference to the proposed project can be found.

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Please describe local administration and implementation capacity for the project, to include a description of the expertise of the Project Coordinator and Project Professional (if identified) and how this expertise is applicable to the proposed project.*

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Please describe the distribution of the geographic size and location of the project (i.e., what geographic location(s) [districts, city(ies), county(ies), zip code(s), etc.] will be impacted by the project?).*

0/250
Please describe the timeline for your project, including the projected completion date. Demonstrate the proposed project's ability to be completed and closed out by June 30, 2029.*

0/250

Project Expenses
Please enter the estimated project expenses by category below. The sum of all categorical expenses must equal the Total Project Cost entered in the "Project Information" section of this application.
Consulting Services*
Travel Expenses*
Supplies*
Equipment*
Construction*
Other*
Administration Fee*
Please add 5 percent to your total project cost to cover agency administrative fee.
TOTAL PROJECT COST*
Please describe how these estimated total project expenses were determined (cost estimates from consultants and/or contracts, service proposals, etc.)*

0/250
Please attach any supporting documentation (e.g., detailed budget, cost estimates, proposals, etc.) that details proposed project expenses.

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Match Commitment

Per the MMSRG enabling legislation, matching funds for projects may not come from state dollars. For each match source indicated below, evidence must be uploaded to show that the match is being reserved solely for the MMSRG project (e.g., letter of commitment, board resolution, etc.).
How many different sources of match funding do you have committed (at least one source of matching funds must be provided)?*

1 source2 sources3 sources4 sources
Source #1
Match Source #1*
example: City of Anytown cash on hand
Source #1 Amount*
Letter of Commitment for Source #1*

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Source #2
Match Source #2
example: City of Anytown cash on hand
Source #2 Amount
Letter of Commitment for Source #2

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Source #3
Match Source #3
example: City of Anytown cash on hand
Source #3 Amount
Letter of Commitment for Source #3

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Source #4
Match Source #4
example: City of Anytown cash on hand
Source #4 Amount
Letter of Commitment for Source #4

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Matching Funds Committed (must equal the "Matching Funds Committed" number from the "Project Information" section above )*

Attachments
Photographs *

Please upload 5-15 original images to convey the proposed project’s significance and current conditions. Photographs must be labeled with descriptive filenames. The digital images must be high-resolution and in JPEG format. The images will be used to present grant proposals to the MMSA Board of Directors.
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Letters of Support*

At least three (3) letters of support from the community must be submitted with the application. They may come from elected officials, civic leaders, community groups, businesspeople, historical societies, or other interested parties in order to demonstrate broad-based support for the proposed project. Letters of support must demonstrate that they concern the current grant proposal. Letters must be in PDF format.
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Certification Statement
By signing my name below, I hereby certify that I have read, understand, and agree to the the following statements:
- This is a request for consideration for a grant and does not constitute a commitment for funding from the Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant program administered by the Mississippi Development Authority in partnership with the Mississippi Main Street Association.
- As an individual submitting this grant request on behalf of the applicant, I have the necessary authority to request consideration of this project by MDA and MMSA.
- This is a matching grant program in which only a portion of the total project cost can be supplied by the grant funds. Matching share will be supplied by applicants in the form of cash. In-kind matches will not be considered or credited to applicants. Projects with a cash match larger than the minimum amount required will score higher; however, any amount offered must be guaranteed. There will be no amendments to lower the match percentage amounts.
- The matching funds committed and documented in this application are available, and they will be allocated only to the Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant project described in this application.
- This is a reimbursement grant program and the applicant will be responsible for paying all costs associated with the proposed project up-front.
- No work covered in this application is to begin until applicants have been notified in writing that funds have been awarded and have accepted in writing the terms and conditions of the grant. Grant funding will not be provided for any work that began prior to the signing of the grant agreement.
- Grants will be administered in accordance with all applicable state laws, regulations, policies, requirements, and guidelines, including Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, non-discrimination on the basis of handicap, and equal employment opportunity and labor laws.
- Procurement actions will be conducted in accordance with the State of Mississippi bidding and procurement laws.
- All costs charged to the grant project will be in payment of approved budget items. Costs and/or work items not included in the application are not eligible for funding.
- Adequate financial resources will be available for the completion of the proposed project and the ongoing administration, maintenance, and/or operation of the proposed project.
- An adequate financial management system (and audit procedure when deemed applicable) will be maintained to provide control of all property, funds, and assets during the grant period.
- The project, if funded, will be carried out in accordance with the guidelines set forth by MDA and will be completed in the allotted time. Projects will not be extended.
- There are benchmarks that must be met during the grant period in order to keep a project on schedule. Failure to meet the benchmarks could lead to the cancellation of the project.
- Applicants will cooperate with MDA staff in meeting all of the above requirements. Additional administrative requirements and project-specific conditions may be part of any grant offer made by MDA as a result of this application.
- Failure to comply with the conditions set forth in this Certification Statement will result in cancellation of the grant.
Name of Person Submitting Application*

First NameLast Name
Signature*

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2025 Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Application

Applicant Information

Project Information

Property Acquisition / Rehabilitation

Project Personnel

Project Coordinator

Project Professional

Project Narrative

Project Expenses

Match Commitment

Source #1

Source #2

Source #3

Source #4

Attachments

Certification Statement