Three Rivers Planning & Development District

Three Rivers Planning & Development District is a non-profit organization located in Pontotoc, Mississippi, registered in SAM.gov since 2007. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, the organization serves eight counties in Northeast Mississippi, including Calhoun, Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lafayette, Lee, Monroe, Pontotoc, and Union counties. The organization focuses on regional economic development, planning, and community support services, working to strengthen local economies and provide strategic assistance to public and private sector stakeholders in its service area.

The organization has received multiple federal grant awards from agencies such as the Economic Development Administration (EDA), Appalachian Regional Commission, EPA Region 4, and Mississippi state departments. These grants have supported diverse initiatives including developing comprehensive economic development strategies, establishing revolving loan funds for businesses impacted by COVID-19, conducting brownfield area assessments, and providing disaster recovery support. Through sub-grant awards from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security and Mississippi Department of Human Services, Three Rivers Planning & Development District has delivered workforce development services like WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) programs, job center operations, and workforce training. Additionally, through sub-grants from the Department of Human Services, the organization provides critical services for senior populations, including home-delivered meals, congregate meals, family caregiver support, adult day care, transportation, and other supportive services for individuals 60 and older.