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BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $6,221,020 under FY 20 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Grant Program to Grenada Railroad, LLC. The project includes upgrades and repairs from Grenada to Canton, Mississippi.
For more information contact Grenada Railroad, LLC at (662) 226-2026.
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department ofEducation has awarded $200,590 under the Parent Training and Information Centers Program to Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities in Jackson, Mississippi.
For more information contact Leslie Junkin at (601) 969-0601.
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department ofEducation has awarded $200,590 under the Parent Training and Information Centers Program to Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities in Jackson, Mississippi.
For more information contact Leslie Junkin at (601) 969-0601.
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department of Justice has awarded $2,749,002 in funds to State of Mississippi Agencies.
Recipient | Amount/Program | Purpose |
Mississippi Department of Public Safety Contact: Emberly Holmes, Director (601) 977-3756 |
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G.
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) has awarded $2,024,737 to FDIC insured-banks, under the fiscal year (FY) 2020 funding round of the Bank Enterprise Award Program.
Banking Institution | Award Amount |
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U. S. Department ofHousing and Urban Development has awarded $1,467,283 in CDBG CARES Act funds to the City of Jackson Office of Housing & Community Development.
These funds can be used to provide temporary financial assistance to meet rental obligations for up to 6 months. The funds are focused toward places with households facing higher risk of eviction. Specifically:
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas in partnership with Mississippi-based community banks has awarded $157,500 to local community-based organizations.
The program is known as the Partnership Grant Program, the Federal Home Loan Bank matches a local bank's donation to a Mississippi-based non-profit by a factor of 5:1.
Mississippi Bank |
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced his selection of two interns; Ashley Shelby and Jordan Jefferson. Ashley and Jordan will be assigned to a district office and will participate in the daily operation of a Congressional office.