Chapter 13. Potential Funding Opportunities

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1 Chapter 13. Healthy Communities Funding Agency Name of Funding Description Website HC-1 Conservation Fund This program provides funds to plan greenways. HC-2 Federal Highway Administration Recreational Trails To provide funds to the States to develop and maintain recreational trails and trailrelated facilities for both nonmotorized and motorized recreational trail uses. HC-3 FundingFactory Funding Factory This is a fundraising program that provides funds for playground and other recreational equipment through community recycling. HC-4 Boat Access Provides funds for the development of boat access facilities. HC-5 Tidelands Trust Fund This program provides funds for enhancement of public access to the public trust tidelands or public improvement projects as they relate to those lands. HC-6 Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, Outdoor Recreation Grants Division Land and Water Conservation Fund Funds the acquisition and development of land for recreational development, such as sports fields and picnic facilities. HC-7 Wildlife, Fishery, and Parks Recreational Trails Provide assistance for maintenance and restoration of trail systems, development and rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities and linkages, and creation of new trails. Can be used for pedestrian and equine trails. HC-8 Development Infrastructure Grant The Infrastructure (DIP), administered by the (MDA) is designed for making grants to counties or municipalities (Local Sponsors) to finance small infrastructure projects to promote economic growth in the State of Mississippi. /content.aspx?url=/page/3276& HC-9 Small Municipalities & Limited Population Counties Grant The Mississippi Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties Grant is designed for making grants to small municipalities and limited population counties /content.aspx?url=/page/3276& or natural gas districts to finance projects to promote economic growth in the State of Mississippi. HC-10 Tony Hawk Foundation The primary mission of the Tony Hawk Foundation is to promote high-quality, public skateparks in low-income areas throughout the US

2 HC-11 U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Mississippi Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, in conjunction with agricultural production. /content.aspx?url=/page/3276& HC-12 National Park Service Outdoor Recreation-Acquisition, Development and Planning To provide financial assistance to the States and their political subdivisions for the preparation of Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans (SCORPs) and acquisition and development of outdoor recreation areas and facilities for the general public, to meet current and future needs. HC-13 National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) RTCA staff provide technical assistance to community groups and local, State, and federal government agencies so they can conserve rivers, preserve open space, and develop trails and greenways. HC-14 USDA Rural Development: Housing and Community Facilities s Rural Community Development Initiative These grants will be made to qualified intermediary organizations that will provide financial and technical assistance to recipients to develop their capacity and ability to undertake projects related to housing, community facilities, or community and economic development. HC-15 Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Recreational Trails The Recreational Trails helps states develop and maintain recreational trails for both motorized and non-motorized recreational trail use. HC-16 Kellogg Foundation Kellogg Foundation Grants In general, if we fund loans; operational phases of established programs; capital requests for purchase, remodeling, or furnishing of facilities; equipment purchase; conferences; films, television, or radio programs; endowments; development campaigns; or research, we typically do so only as part of a broader programming/ funding effort. LanguageID=0 HC-17 Ford Foundation/Loyola University Market Umbrella Progam For the Market Umbrella program to build the field of farmers markets along the U.S. Gulf Coast and the Brazilian Amazon through exchange visits, networking, training and technical assistance. HC-18 Agriculture Marketing Service, USDA Farmers Market Promotion (FMPP) The Farmers Market Promotion (FMPP) was created through a recent amendment of the Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act of The grants, authorized by the FMPP, are targeted to help improve and expand domestic farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs and other direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities. Approximately $1 million is allocated for Fiscal Year 2007 for the FMPP, with the requirement that the maximum amount awarded for any one proposal cannot exceed $75,000. Entities eligible to apply include agricultural cooperatives, local governments, nonprofit corporations, public health corporations, economic development corporations, regional farmers market authorities and Tribal government. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI 208

3 HC-19 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation Focus grantmaking to support organizations with the interest of: children s health and wellness; community health initiatives; and promotion of healthy lifestyles and choices. HC-20 Agriculture and Commerce Make Mine Mississippi/Cooperative Promotions The Cooperative Promotions Fund is designed to assist qaulified members of the Make Mine Mississippi with marketing and promotional efforts. This is a matching funds reimbursement program. The goal of the program is to assist Mississippi companies in a vital and effective way. mkt_mmmcopromo.html HC-21 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Provides grants for projects in the US and U.S. territories that advance our mission to improve the health and health care of all Americans. For projects to be eligible for funding, they must address one of our seven program areas: Building Human Capital, Childhood Obesity, Coverage, Pioneer, Public Health, Quality/Equality and Vulnerable Populations. HC-22 US Department of Agriculture Rural Cooperative Development Grants Provides grant funds to establish or operate a Center to assist individuals or entities in the startup, expansion or operational improvement of cooperative business. HC-23 United Way of South Mississippi The Community Impact Fund The Community Impact Fund awards one-year grants to local organizations with programs aligned with local United Way priorities. United Way of South Mississippi has identified certain strategies that are likely to have a measurable impact on the community. These strategies set the framework for establishing partnerships with community organizations to build stronger and safer communities. HC-24 US Department of Agriculture Safe Communities FY 2008 Food Stamp Participation Eligible applicants are invited to compete for a 2008 Food Stamp (FS) Participation. Subject to the availability of FY 2008 funding, up to $5 million dollars in grant funding is available. The purpose of the FS Participation is to support efforts by State agencies and their community-based and faith based partners to develop and implement: simple food stamp applications and eligibility determination systems; or measures to improve access to fs benefits by eligible applicants. Please view the announcement for additional details. SC-1 US Economic Development Administration Public Works and Economic Adjustment This program assists distressed areas with grants to revitalize, expand, and upgrade physical infrastructure to attract new industry, encourage expansion, and generate retail and private sector jobs and investment. SC-2 Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Provides loans for the establishment and expansion of capital improvements, such as water and sewer. 209

4 SC-3 SC-4 US Department of Agriculture Environmental Quality Mutual Self-Help Loans, Housing Provides loans for homeowners and for communities to build and repair homes and Repair and Rehabilitation Loan, Rural provide water and sewer service. Housing Guaranteed Loans Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Fund Loan Provides loan funds to public agencies to improve drinking water systems. usda.gov/rhs/sfh/ brief_repairgrant.htm SC-5 Transportation Safe Routes to School The makes funding available for a wide variety of programs and projects, from building safer street crossings to establishing programs that encourage children and their parents to walk and bicycle safely to school. SC-6 Transportation Transportation Enhancement Funds Funds may assist the development of the bicycle paths near state highways. SC-7 US Dept of Transportation Federal Highway Administration National Scenic Byways Funds may be used for construction along a scenic byway of a facility for pedestrians and bicyclists. 23 USC Section 162 (c)(4). SC-8 Federal Highway Administration Formula Grants for Highway Planning and Construction Provides funding to assist State transportation agencies in constructing and rehabilitating the National Highway System. SC-9 Department of Homeland Security Hazard Mitigation Grants This program provides grants to local governments to implement long-term hazard mitigation measures after a disaster in order to reduce the loss of life and property in future disasters. SC-10 FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Provides funding to assist communities in implementing measures to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to buildings. SC-11 FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance This program helps homeowners cover the cost of meeting flood hazard mitigation requirements for all new and renewed Standard Flood Insurance Policies. Flood insurance policyholders in Special Flood Hazard Areas, can get up to $30,000 to help pay the costs to bring their home or business into compliance with their community s floodplain ordinance. The funds can cover costs related to elevation, relocation, or demolition of flood-damaged structures. SC-12 US Forest Service Volunteer Fire Assisstance Formerly know as the Rural Community Fire Protection, provides matching fund grants to eligible rural volunteer fire departments (VFDs) for the purchase of firefighting equipment. The Mississippi Forestry Commission administers this program through an agreement with the USDA Forest Service. Since 1975, when Congress first funded the Rural Community Fire Protection (RCFP) program, 999 grants of up to $2,000 have been issued to rural volunteers fire departments in Mississippi. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI 210

5 SC-13 US Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant The program provides direct assistance to fire departments for the purpose of protecting the health and safety of the public and firefighting personnel against fire and fire-related hazards through various uses such as training, wellness and fitness, firefighting equipment, personal protective equipment, and other needed equipment and supplies. The SAFER Grant was created to provide funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations in order to help them increase the number of trained, front-line firefighters available in their communities. SAFER funds should assist local fire departments to increase their staffing and deployment capabilities in order to respond to emergencies whenever they may occur. SC-14 US Department of Homeland Security Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants SC-15 US Department of Homeland Security Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S) Grants FP&S grants support projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from fire and related hazards. Examples of the types of projects supported by FP&S include fire prevention and public safety education campaigns, juvenile firesetter interventions, media campaigns, and arson prevention and awareness programs. SC-16 US Department of Agriculture Forest Service and Department of the Interior National Fire Plan The National Fire Plan (NFP) was developed in August 2000, with the intent of actively responding to severe wildland fires and their impacts to communities while ensuring sufficient firefighting capacity for the future. The NFP continues to provide invaluable technical, financial, and resource guidance and support for wildland fire management across the US. SC-17 USDA Forest Service Forestland Enhancement With respect to the sustainable management of nonindustrial private forest and other rural lands suitable for sustainable forest management; provide technical and educational assistance; provide cost share for practices such as management plan development, tree planting, forest stand improvement, agroforestry implementation, water quality improvement and watershed protection, fish and wildlife habitat improvement, forest health protection, invasive species control, wildfire and catastrophic risk reduction, wildfire and catastrophic risk rehabilitation, and special practices approved within the State and by the FS Responsible Official. SC-18 Coastal Preserves This program provides funds for the acquisition, protection, and management of coastal wetland habitats. SC-19 Tidelands Trust Fund This program provides funds for tidelands management, such as conservation, reclamation, preservation, acquisition, and education. SC-20 Coastal Impact Assistance CIAP authorizes funds to be distributed to outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil and gas producing states to mitigate the impacts of OCS activities. Mississippi is one of six states eligible to receive CIAP funds, and Hancock, Harrison and Jackson Counties are eligible coastal political subdivisions within Mississippi. 211

6 SC-21 SC-22 Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks US Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service Mississippi Scenic Streams Stewardship Resource Conservation and Development This program promotes the voluntary conservation efforts along Mississippi rivers and streams. To encourage and improve the capability of State and local units of government and local nonprofit organizations in rural areas to plan, develop and carry out programs for resource conservation and development. SC-23 USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Technical Assistance Provide conservation technical assistance to individuals or groups of decision makers, communities, conservation districts, units of State and local government, tribes, and others to voluntarily conserve, maintain, and improve natural resources. SC-24 US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Wetlands Reserve The Wetlands Reserve is a voluntary program offering landowners the opportunity to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands on their properties. Landowners have the option of enrolling eligible lands through permanent easements, 30-year easements, or restoration cost-share agreements. SC-25 US Department of Agriculture Emergency Watershed Protection Support Services The objective of EWP is to assist sponsors and individuals in implementing emergency measures to relieve imminent hazards to life and property created by a natural disaster. Activities include providing financial and technical assistance to remove debris from streams, protect and stabilize streambanks, establish cover on critically eroding lands, repairing conservation practices, and the purchase of flood plain easements. The program is designed for installation of recovery measures. jvbdqqgkzf6cjndkg5431sqpzqgdp84dxbqvq2n! ?op pid=2986&flag2006=true&mode=view SC-26 North American Wetlands Conservation Fund Wetlands Conservation To provide grant funds for wetlands conservation projects in the US, Canada, and Mexico. SC-27 US Army Corps of Engineers Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration This program provides funds to restore and protect aquatic ecosystems, if the project will improve the environment. SC-28 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training is an environmental education program that promotes locally relevant, experiential learning in the K-12 environment. Funded projects provide meaningful watershed educational experiences for students, related professional development for teachers, and helps to support regional education and environmental priorities in the Pacific Northwest, the northern Gulf of Mexico and New England. 8QqjLB79bsnC3d218kZk74HvM5wLcW4cFRyCrCXz! ?op pid=41018&flag2006=false&mode=view SC-29 Mississippi Energy Investment The Mississippi Energy Investment (Energy Investment ), administered by the (MDA) is designed for making loans to qualified borrowers (the Borrower) to promote development and demonstration of efficient, environmentally acceptable and commercially feasible technologies, techniques and processes while effectively utilizing the state s existing alternative and conventional energy resources to foster economic and social growth. /content.aspx?url=/page/2913& COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI 212

7 SC-30 US Department of Agriculture Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements The program offers direct loans, loan guarantees, and grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to purchase renewable-energy systems and make energyefficiency improvements. Eligible renewable energy projects include wind, solar, biomass and geothermal; and hydrogen derived from biomass or water using wind, solar or geothermal energy sources. SC-31 Internal Revenue Service SC-32 US Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clean Renewable Energy Bonds Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis The federal Energy Tax Incentive Act of 2005, under Title XIII of the federal Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005), established Clean Energy Renewable Bonds (CREBs) as a financing mechanism for public sector renewable energy projects. The Department of Energy seeks to provide financial support for information dissemination, outreach, training and related technical analysis/assistance which will stimulate increased energy efficiency in transportation, buildings, industry and the Federal sector and encourage increased use of renewable and alternative energy and accelerate the adoption of new technologies to increase energy efficiency and the use of renewable and alternative energy. SC-33 StEPP Foundation Funding for your renewable energy, energy efficiency or pollution prevention projects The Foundation is dedicated to helping organizations realize their vision of a clean and safe environment by nationally matching projects with funders. The StEPP Foundation provides project oversight to enhance the success of projects increasing the number of energy efficiency, clean energy and pollution prevention projects implemented at the local, state and national levels for the benefit of the public. SC-34 The Case Foundation Make It Your Own Awards Improving communities by funding groups that provide ongoing commitment and persistent action to create innovative ideas and solutions that work toward the common good. Economic Vitality EV-1 Capital Improvements Revolving Loan Provides funds for local governments to finance capital improvements. EV-2 Community Development Block Grant To provides funds to help local governments ensure basic community services, housing, environmental quality, and economic opportunity for their citizens. EV-3 e-synchronist Partnership Mississippi This is a web-based software program being used by the State of Mississippi in Business Retention and Expansion efforts. EV-4 Economic Development Marketing Grant Provides fund to assist in marketing efforts to out-of-state business prospects. EV-5 Development Infrastructure Provides funds for local governments to finance small infrastructure projects that promote economic growth. EV-6 Economic Development Highway Provides funds to develop roadway access for businesses prospects with high-impact economic benefits to the jurisdiction. 213

8 EV-7 EV-8 EV-9 EV-10 EV-11 EV-12 EV-13 EV-14 Human Services Mississippi State University EV-15 Extension Service Mississippi State University EV-16 Extension Service Mississippi State University EV-17 Extension Service EV-18 Foundation for the Mid South EV-19 Foundation for the Mid South EV-20 Tourism TO-1 Local Initiatives Support Corporation Conservation Fund Industrial Access Road Provides funding for access roads to industrial developments. Freight Rail Service Grant Provides funding for local governments to upgrade rail access for industrial uses. Loan s for Business Customers MDA offers numerous loan programs for business customers, check website for latest program descriptions. Airport Revitalization Revolving Loan Provides loan funds for the construction and improvement of airport facilities. Port Revitalization Revolving Loan Provides loan funds for the improvement of port facilities. Tax Incentives MDA offers numerous tax incentive programs for new and expanding industry in the state. Check the website for latest program descriptions. Coastal Impact Assistance Provides funding to assist states and localities in mitigating the effects of outer continental shelf oil and gas drilling. Division of Community Services Provides a range of services to economically disadvantaged citizens of the state. Strategic Planning Assistance Provides technical assistance to undertake strategic planning. Business Retention and Expansion Provides technical assistance for business retention and expansion visits. Retail Development Analysis Provides technical assistance to educate businesses on local retail development. Mid South Individual Development Accounts Initiative Economic Development Gulf Region Rebuilding Initiative The Kodak American Greenways Awards TO-2 Federal Highway Administration Recreational Trails TO-3 Provides asset-building opportunities to low-wealth residents of the mid south region. A regional foundation dedicated to providing resources in education, economic development and families and children to benefit the residents of the mid south. Check website for RFPs on an ongoing basis for more information. emphasis area for LISC provides grants, loans, equity, information resources and technical assistance. Contact Mississippi liaison to determine specific resources available at any given time. This program provides funds to plan greenways. To provide funds to the States to develop and maintain recreational trails and trailrelated facilities for both nonmotorized and motorized recreational trail uses Boat Access Provides funds for the development of boat access facilities. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI 214

9 TO-4 Tidelands Trust Fund This program provides funds for enhancement of public access to the public trust tidelands or public improvement projects as they relate to those lands TO-5 US National Park Service Outdoor Recreation-Acquisition, Development and Planning To provide financial assistance to the States and their political subdivisions for the preparation of Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans (SCORPs) and acquisition and development of outdoor recreation areas and facilities for the general public, to meet current and future needs. TO-6 TO-7 TO-8 TO-9 TO-10 Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks US National Park Service Recreational Trails Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, Land and Water Conservation Fund Outdoor Recreation Grant Office TO-11 National Geographic TO-12 American Waterfront Revitalization Coalition Mississippi Tourism Incentive/Rebate Mississippi Tourism Matching Grants National Geographic Conservaion Fund Organization(a group of member communities) works for increasing federal funding for waterfront revitalization. Provides assistance for maintenance and restoration of trail systems, development and rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities and linkages and creation of new trails. Can be used for pedestrian and equine trails. RTCA staff provide technical assistance to community groups and local, state and federal government agencies so they can conserve rivers, preserve open space and develop trails and greenways. Funds the acquisition and development of land for recreational development, such as sports fields and picnic facilities. This is a program designed to provide a Rebate to qualified Applicants (Applicant) of new tourism-oriented projects within the State of Mississippi (State). The program allows the sales tax paid by visitors to the eligible tourism-oriented enterprise project (Project) to be diverted to the Applicant to reimburse the Applicant for eligible project costs. The goals of the program are to generate increased travel into and/or within Mississippi, have broad appeal targeting markets beyond the local area and make an economic impact on the area through tourism promotion. The objective of the Conservation Trust is to support conservation activities around the world as they fit within the mission of the National Geographic Society. The trust will fund projects that contribute significantly to the preservation and sustainable use of the Earth s biological, cultural, and historical resources. The American Waterfront Revitalization Coalition was formed to address the importance of waterfront revitalization to localities. This coalition recognizes that there is a need for additional resources and new tools to assist communities the promote the restoration, revitalization and redevelopment of waterfronts for economic development, recreational, ecological and other community purposes /UserFiles/File/FINANCE%20 PROGRAMS/2007/TOURISM%20REBATE%20GUIDELINES.pdf /UserFiles/File/Tourism%20 s/2005_match_grants_guidelines.pdf TO-13 Tourism Cares 1. Worldwide Grants 2. Special Grants A vital part of Tourism Cares mission is to distribute grants to worthy tourism-related cultural, historic and natural sites around the world. htm TO-14 South Mississippi Tourism Industry Restoration Grant (Advertising, Promotion and Events Marketing ) The South Mississippi Tourism Industry Restoration Grant (Advertising, Promotion and Events Marketing) is a $5 million grant program funded by Community, Development Block Grant federal dollars awarded to the State of Mississippi through the (MDA)

10 Transportation TR-1 Transportation Safe Routes to School TR-2 Federal Highway Administration National Scenic Byways TR-3 Federal Highway Administration Highways for Life The makes funding available for a wide variety of programs and projects, from building safer street crossings to establishing programs that encourage children and their parents to walk and bicycle safely to school. The program recognizes roads having outstanding scenic, historic, cultural, natural, recreational, and archaeological qualities and provides for designation of these roads as National Scenic Byways, All-American Roads or America s Byways. A new discretionary program that provides funding to demonstrate and promote stateof-the-art technologies, elevated performance standards, and new business practices in the highway construction process that result in improved safety, faster construction, reduced congestion from construction, and improved quality and user satisfaction. TR-4 Federal Highway Administration Recreational Trails To provide funds to the States to develop and maintain recreational trails and trailrelated facilities for both nonmotorized and motorized recreational trail uses. TR-5 Transportation Transportation Enhancement Funds To strengthen the cultural, aesthetic, and environmental aspects of the Nation s intermodal transportation system. TR-6 Federal Highway Administration Formula Grants for Highway Planning and Construction Provides funding to assist State transportation agencies in constructing and rehabilitating the National Highway System. TR-7 Federal Highway Administration Recreational Trails To provide funds to the States to develop and maintain recreational trails and trailrelated facilities for both nonmotorized and motorized recreational trail uses. TR-8 Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief The Emergency Relief program provides funds for the repair or reconstruction of Federal-aid highways and roads on Federal lands that have suffered serious damage as a result of natural disasters or catastrophic failure from an external cause. TR-9 Federal Highway Administration Metropolotian Planning The metropolitan planning process establishes a cooperative, continuous, and comprehensive framework for making transportation investment decision in metropolitan areas. oversight is a joint Federal Highway Administration/ Federal Transit Administration responsibility. TR-10 Federal Highway Administration Railway-Highway Crossing To reduce the number of fatalities and injuries at public highway-rail grade crossings through the elimination of hazards and/or the installation/upgrade of protective devices at crossings. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI 216

11 TR-11 Federal Highway Administration Highway Safety Improvement The program authorizes a new core Federal-aid funding program beginning in FY 2006 to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. TR-12 Federal Highway Administration Transportation, Community, and System Preservation The TCSP is intended to address the relationships among transportation, community, and system preservation plans and practices and identify private sectorbased initiatives to improve those relationships. TR-13 Office of State Aid State Aid Road For construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of roads under the jurisdiction of county boards of supervisors TR-14 Federal Transit Administration Metropolitan & Statewide Planning These programs provide funding to support cooperative, continuous, and comprehensive planning for making transportation investment decisions in metropolitan areas and statewide. TR-15 Federal Transit Administration TR-16 Federal Transit Administration Land Use New Starts Rural and Small Urban Areas LU-1 Grantmakers in Aging Hurricane Fund for the Elderly LU-2 Mississippi Home Corporation Various LU-3 US Dept of Agriculture Mutual Self-Help Loans Housing Repair and Rehabilitation Loan Rural Housing Guaranteed Loans Provides funds for construction of new fixed guideway systems or extensions to existing fixed guideway systems. The goals of the nonurbanized formula program are: 1) to enhance the access of people in nonurbanized areas to health care, shopping, education, employment, pubic services, and recreation; 2) to assist in the maintenance, development, improvement, and use of public transportation systems in rural and small urban areas; 3) to encourage and facilitate the most efficient use of all Federal funds used to provide passenger transportation in nonurbanized areas through the coordination of programs and services; 4) to assist in the development and support of intercity bus transportation; and 5) to provide for the participation of private transportation providers in nonurbanized transportation to the maximum extent feasible. Grantmakers in Aging created the Hurricane Fund for the Elderly (HFE) to support qualifying nonprofit organizations working to re-establish the older adult service system in areas affected by the 2005 hurricanes. MHC s mission is to enhance Mississippi s long-term economic viability by financing safe, decent, affordable housing and helping working families build wealth. Provides loans for homeowners and for communities to build and repair homes and provide water and sewer service