Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $170,600 Awarded to Grenada County

February 2, 2018

Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $170,600 Awarded to Grenada County

Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development has awarded a grant in the amount of $84,500 through the Rural Business Development Program and $86,100 through the Community Facilities Program to the Grenada County Board of Supervisors.

The Rural Business Development funds will be used to purchase equipment (turret hydraulic press) for Provine Machine Works, a qualified small and emerging, woman-owned business in Grenada County. It is anticipated that 3 full-time jobs and 2 part-time jobs will be created.

The Community Facilities funds will be used to purchase a backhoe for District II of Grenada County. The funds will also be used to purchase a dump truck for Grenada County District IV. The county currently has a truck that is worn out and cannot adequately service the area. The new truck will allow the County to adequately service the area.

For additional information about the Rural Business Development funds contact Mr. Johnny Hayward at 662-226-1821 or Mr. Chad Bridges about the Community Facilities grant at 662-226-1821.