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SB 2915

Small Municipalities Federal Match Fund; appropriation to DFA.

2025 Regular Session

Mississippi bill would fund state matching contributions for small municipalities pursuing federal grants, but died in Appropriations Committee without passage.

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Bill Summary · SB 2915

Legislative bill overview

SB 2915 appropriates state funds to create a Federal Match Fund administered by the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) to help small municipalities meet matching fund requirements for federal grants. The bill died in the Appropriations Committee in February 2025 without advancing further.

Why is this important

Small municipalities often struggle to secure federal funding because they lack sufficient local revenue to provide required matching contributions, which typically range from 10-50% of project costs. By covering these matches with state funds, the bill could unlock federal infrastructure, community development, and other grants that would otherwise be inaccessible to cash-strapped small towns.

Potential points of contention

  • State budget priorities: Funding this program requires state appropriations that could be directed toward other needs, and the specific dollar amount proposed may be viewed as insufficient or excessive
  • Equity and eligibility: Determining which municipalities qualify as "small" and how funds are distributed among applicants creates risk of political favoritism or excluding communities that also need assistance
  • Long-term sustainability: State matching funds may create dependency on state support rather than incentivizing municipalities to build their own fiscal capacity and revenue bases

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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