Quitman County

Quitman County is a local government entity located in Marks, Mississippi, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since 2004, with current registration valid until October 2025. As a U.S. County government, Quitman County primarily engages with federal agencies through grant awards that support community and economic development initiatives. The county operates through its Accounting Office and has demonstrated a strategic approach to securing federal funding for infrastructure, public services, and community improvement projects.

Quitman County has received multiple federal grant awards focusing on critical community infrastructure and development needs. Notable grants include a $1,000,000 award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Economic Development Initiative for unspecified community development activities, with a project completion date of August 31, 2032. The Delta Regional Authority has awarded two $380,750 grants to establish sewer services in the Darling community, addressing critical wastewater infrastructure challenges. The Rural Utilities Service has also provided grants for community facilities in persistent poverty areas and disaster recovery, including grants related to tornado and flood recovery. Additionally, Quitman County has been a sub-recipient of grants from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety and Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, receiving awards for emergency management, disaster relief, and sheriff's department support. These grants collectively demonstrate the county's focus on improving public infrastructure, emergency services, and community resilience through targeted federal funding mechanisms.