Grants
CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON ANNOUNCES HUD GRANTS TO THE MISSISSIPPI SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
December 21, 2011 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama
BOLTON, MS – December 21, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded FY 2011 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance awards to the Second Congressional District.
Congressman Thompson announces $5,438,712 in disaster recovery grants to help Mississippi reduce damages from future disasters
September 10, 2010 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama
BOLTON, MS – September 10, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded $5,438,712to Mississippi to reduce damages from future disasters
MHC Extends Home Buyer Advantage Grant Program
June 23, 2010 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama
Jackson, MS – June 23, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — The Mississippi Home Corporation (MHC) has extended the reservation period for its Home Buyer Advantage (HBA) grant program. The previous deadline for homebuyers to reserve funds was July 15, but the reservation period has been extended to September 13, 2010. The extended reservation period will allow MHC to disburse an additional $4 million in funds that were injected into the HBA program. Available HBA funds currently stand at $5.5 million, enough to fund an additional 180 reservations based on the average grant amount
Congressman Thompson Announces Funding Availability For The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Challenge Planning Grants
June 22, 2010 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama
BOLTON, MS – June 22, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced HUD’s $40 million Community Challenge Planning Grant Program, which will foster reform and reduce barriers to achieving affordable, economically vital, and sustainable communities. Such efforts may include amending or replacing local master plans, zoning codes, and building codes, either on a jurisdiction-wide basis or in a specific neighborhood, district, corridor, or sector to promote mixed-use development, affordable housing, the reuse of older buildings and structures for new purposes, and similar activities with the goal of promoting sustainability at the local or neighborhood level. HUD’s Community Challenge Planning Grant Program also supports the development of affordable housing through the development and adoption of inclusionary zoning ordinances and other activities such as acquisition of land for affordable housing projects
Congressman Thompson Announces U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Grants to Second Congressional District
June 21, 2010 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama
BOLTON, MS – June 21, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded Public Housing Agencies in the Second Congressional District funding from the Capital Fund Program.
SBA Loan Application Unlocks Full Range Of Disaster Assistance
May 11, 2010 Posted by FEMA
CLINTON, MS – May 11, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — Mississippians who suffered losses from the April 23-24 tornadoes and received a loan application from the U.S. Small Business Administration are urged to complete and return the application. Doing so will ensure the applicants are considered for the full range of disaster assistance, including additional grants
MHC to Promote $40,000 Grant for Purchase of Foreclosed Properties
March 16, 2010 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama
Real Estate professionals, Lenders, Counselors on hand for free information/ advice. Oxford, MS – March 16, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — The Mississippi Home Corporation will hold two events to promote its new Home Buyer Advantage (HBA) program that provides grants of up to $40,000 to homebuyers purchasing foreclosed properties in qualifying areas across the state. The first event will be held on Tuesday, March 30 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Lafayette County & Oxford Library, 401 Bramlett Blvd. in Oxford. The second event will be held on March 31 at the Tupelo Library on 219 N. Madison St. in Tupelo from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public
MHC to Promote $40,000 Grant for Purchase of Foreclosed Properties
February 19, 2010 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama
Greenville, MS – February 19, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — The Mississippi Home Corporation will hold two events to promote its new Home Buyer Advantage (HBA) program that provides grants of up to $40,000 to homebuyers purchasing foreclosed properties in qualifying areas across the state. The first event will be held on Tuesday, March 2 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Greenville Library, 341 Main Street in Greenville. The second event will be held at the Coahoma Community College Workforce Development Center, 510 Sunbelt Drive in Clarksdale from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public
Mississippi Home Corporation Announces New Home Buyer Advantage Grant Program
September 18, 2009 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama
Grants up to $40,000 to Help Purchase Foreclosed Properties. Jackson, MS – September 18, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — The Mississippi Home Corporation (MHC) is now taking reservations under its new Home Buyer Advantage grant program. The program will provide grants of up to $40,000 to qualified home buyers who purchase foreclosed properties in any of the 48 eligible communities across Mississippi. Unlike most of MHC’s other programs, the Home Buyer Advantage program does not require applicants to be first-time home buyers. The program limits applicants to those who earn 120% of the Area Median Income or below.
FEMA Grants $2.5 Million to Help Repair Gustav Damage in Waveland
January 5, 2009 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama
ATLANTA, GA – January 05, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a $2.5 million award to help the city of Waveland, Miss., recover from Hurricane Gustav.
MDA Awards More Than $166,000 in Economic Development marketing match Grants
December 18, 2008 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama
Jackson, MS – December 18, 2008 – (RealEstateRama) — The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) recently awarded over $166,000 to not-for-profit economic development organizations in Mississippi through its Economic Development Marketing Match Grant program.
HUD Announces $45 Million for Affordable Housing and Community Development in Mississippi
April 21, 2008 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama
JACKSON – U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson today announced the State of Mississippi will receive more than $45 million to support community development and produce more affordable housing in Mississippi. HUD’s annual funding will also provide downpayment assistance to first-time homebuyers; assist individuals and families who might otherwise be living on the [...]
Governor’s Community Projects of Excellence Awards
April 2, 2008 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama
Jackson, Miss. (March 27, 2008) – Gray Swoope, Executive Director of the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), presented the Governor’s Community Projects of Excellence Awards during a ceremony at the Woolfolk Building in downtown Jackson. The awards were presented to Mississippi communities that demonstrated exceptional use of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships [...]
MDA MAILS LETTERS FOR SOLD HOMES
November 15, 2007 Posted by Mississippi RealEstateRama
Jackson, Miss., (November 13, 2007) – Today, the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) mailed roughly 180 letters to Mississippi Gulf Coast homeowners who may be eligible for the most recent modification to the Homeowner Assistance Program.
