Governor Reeves Announces Over $100 Million In Investment To Continue Mississippi’s Record-breaking Economic Development Momentum
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 11, 2025
CONTACT:press@govreeves.ms.gov
JACKSON, Miss. –Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi will invest over $100 million in economic development, infrastructure improvements, workforce training, tourism and conservation initiatives across the state.The majority of grant approvals will fund projects aimed at strengthening Mississippi’s economy through site development, infrastructure improvements and workforce training support. The investment will expand infrastructure at sites statewide and position Mississippi to attract additional record-breaking private sector investment. Funding comes from the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Delta Regional Authority (DRA), RESTORE Act, GOMESA and the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC).“Whether it’s $49 billion in new private sector investment or finalizing the five largest economic development projects in state history, Mississippi is breaking records that were once thought to be unbreakable,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “The over $100 million investment I announced today will help Mississippi continue its record-shattering economic development efforts, attract billions in future capital investment and strengthen our entire state. It’s another great day for Mississippi and her people.”MDA is committing $28,635,216 through its Site Development Grant Program, which offers funding in three categories: Select Sites, Premier Sites and Ready Sites. Established in 2021 as an invitation-only initiative, the Select Sites program was created to expand the number of highly competitive industrial sites available to meet the needs of prospective companies. The Premier Sites program targets properties with at least 100 acres and distinctive location advantages, such as high-demand areas and access to intermodal facilities or ports. The Ready Sites program focuses on properties with a minimum of 20 highly developable acres that can be site-work ready within six months or have utilities in place within 12 months. Grants awarded include:
Governor Reeves also approved $20,891,932 in ARC funding recommendations that will be used for site development, workforce development and infrastructure improvements. The projects include:
Additionally, Governor Reeves approved $5,737,082 in DRA funding that will also be used for site development, workforce development and infrastructure improvements. The projects include:
Governor Reeves also approved $31,202,000 in RESTORE Act funding that will be used for tourism, conservation, workforce development and infrastructure improvements. The projects include:
Additionally, Governor Reeves approved $3,918,949 in SCRC funding under the State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) program that will also be used for site development, workforce development and infrastructure improvements. The projects include:
Governor Reeves also approved $10,000,000 in GOMESA funding that will be used for workforce development and infrastructure improvements. The projects include:
A map showing the location of these projects can be foundhere.
