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This bill reappropriates $6,972,000 from the Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program Fund to the Mississippi Development Authority for fiscal year 2026, specifically to provide targeted grants to 19 different Main Street Designated Communities across Mississippi. The grants range from $120,000 to $500,000 and are intended to fund various local revitalization and improvement projects, such as downtown district restoration, streetscape improvements, historic building renovations, public art installations, and infrastructure upgrades. Each community will receive funds for a specific project, including efforts in cities like Amory, Biloxi, Booneville, Cleveland, Columbus, and others. The bill specifies that the State Treasurer will distribute the funds upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer, and the appropriation will become effective on July 1, 2025. These grants are part of a broader program (established under Mississippi Code Sections 57-78-1 through 57-78-5) aimed at supporting and revitalizing local downtown areas and Main Street communities.

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