Eligible Projects

Eligible Projects. Projects that are eligible for assistance must be for capital improvements in Mississippi's counties and municipalities: A. Construction or repair of water and sewer facilities; B. Construction or repair of drainage systems for industrial development; C. Improvements in fire protection; D. Construction of new buildings for economic development purposes; E. Renovation or repair of existing buildings for economic development purposes; F. Construction or repair of access roads for industrial development; G. Purchase of buildings for economic development purposes; H. Construction or repair of railroad spurs for industrial development; I. Construction of any county or municipally-owned health care facilities, excluding any county health departments; J. Construction, purchase, renovation or repair of any building to be utilized as an auditorium or convention center; K. Construction of multipurpose facilities for tourism development; L. Loans to a county to aid in retiring interest-bearing loans utilized for the purchase of a motion picture sound stage; M. Construction, repair and renovation of parks, swimming pools and recreational and athletic facilities. (Not intended to be used for school districts or for commercial purposes, such as health clubs, skating rinks, miniature golf courses, etc.).