Local Government Records Grant
The Local Government Records Grant supports Mississippi counties in improving records management programs so public records can serve government operations and legal needs and retain historical value.
Funder: Mississippi Department of Archives and History
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Application deadline) | July 21, 2026 (Application questions)
Funding Amounts: —
Summary: Competitive grants help Mississippi counties improve their records management programs.
Key Information: Counties must fully participate in the Local Government Records program under MCA §25-60-5.
Description
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History may award annual Local Government Records Grants to counties that fully participate in the state’s records management program. The competitive grant helps counties improve their records management programs within the grant specifications.
The grant is part of the department’s broader Local Government Records program. Through its Local Government Records Office, the department helps local officials manage public records from creation and use through storage and disposition. Its work supports efficient government operations, legal and financial obligations, and the protection of records with historical or legal value.
