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Entergy Mississippi awards Excellerator grants - Entergy Eight communities win matching grants to further economic development goals JACKSON, Miss. – Economic development groups in eight Mississippi counties will boost their marketing and strategic-planning power with 50/50 matching grants from Entergy Mississippi’s Excellerator Competitive Communities program.
The grant program, now in its sixth year, helps county economic development organizations enhance their appeal to companies looking to expand or locate new facilities. This year, Entergy Mississippi has awarded $56,500 in grants, bringing the six-year total to more than $479,000.
“Supporting economic development through targeted Excellerator grants is one way we’re investing in our communities and in the future,” said Ed Gardner, Entergy Mississippi director of business and economic development. “Having quality industrial sites and facilities is just one piece of the puzzle.
These groups also must keep up with the latest trends in marketing design, technology and communication to gain and maintain a competitive edge. That’s exactly what our Excellerator program is designed to help them do.
” Entergy Mississippi’s latest grants support marketing and strategic-planning activities in areas such as website development, promotional videos and publications, and detailed action plans with short- and long-term goals and objectives. Other grant categories include industrial building enhancements and site readiness.
This year’s grant recipients are: Grenada County – Grenada Lake Washington County Economic Alliance “Counties that participate in our grant program understand that innovation and a forward-thinking mindset are key drivers of success,” Gardner said. “Our Excellerator grants are funding some outstanding projects that will help elevate our communities’ economic development efforts and position them for greater success in the future.
All of these groups do great work, and we look forward to seeing the benefits that result from their marketing and strategic-planning projects. ” Entergy Mississippi, LLC provides electricity to approximately 461,000 customers in 45 counties. Entergy Mississippi is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation, an integrated energy company engaged in electric power production, transmission and retail distribution operations.
Entergy delivers electricity to 3 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy owns and operates one of the cleanest large-scale U.S. power generating fleets with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, including 7,000 megawatts of nuclear power. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, Entergy has annual revenues of $10 billion and approximately 12,500 employees.
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Entergy Mississippi Excellerator Competitive Communities Grants is funded by Entergy Mississippi. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Entergy's Open Grants Program - Mississippi is sponsored by Entergy Mississippi. Entergy's Open Grants Program in Mississippi aims to enhance community well-being through support for arts, education, poverty solutions, and health initiatives. The program prioritizes requests from organizations with 501(c)(3) status and local projects that improve public access to the arts and promote self-sufficiency.
Entergy Mississippi Micro-Grants is a grant from Entergy Mississippi providing up to $1,000 to support organizations across six program areas: arts and culture, community improvement and enrichment, economic development, education and literacy, environment, and healthy families. Eligible applicants include public charities, educational institutions, and government entities. Applications must be submitted at least three months before funds are needed, with an 8-12 week review timeline. Priority consideration is given to organizations located in specific counties and parishes served by Entergy Mississippi. This micro-grant program offers accessible entry-level funding for community-serving organizations pursuing modest but impactful local projects.