CF congressionally directed grants

Central Mississippi, Inc., operating as the Head Start Program, received a $299,975 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766) on June 10, 2025. The award supports the development of essential community facilities in rural areas serving the Winona, Mississippi region. With a performance period extending through June 10, 2027, the funding is designated to enhance critical infrastructure and services that contribute to the orderly development of rural communities and improve quality of life for low-income residents in the service area.

The Community Facilities Loans and Grants program prioritizes projects that enhance public safety and health care services in rural communities. While specific project details are not explicitly detailed in the award documentation, the grant mechanism supports construction, enlargement, extension, or improvement of facilities such as public safety infrastructure, healthcare services, education facilities, and community centers. As a non-profit organization with an established history of administering federal social service programs including the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Central Mississippi, Inc. is positioned to deliver community-focused services aligned with the program's objective of serving underserved rural populations.