NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders with the Natchez-Adams County Airport said they’re working to secure grants for improvements of the facility and to secure a commercial airline.
The Natchez Democrat reported Natchez-Adams County Airport Director Richard Nelson is preparing a grant application through the U.S. Commerce Department.
“It’s a $1 million grant, which requires a 20 percent local match, which is only $200,000,” he said.
The Adams County Board of Supervisors pledged $100,000 from its American Rescue Plan funds. Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson has called a meeting of an airport task force on March 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.
He said he would like to see the county up its contribution to the grant match.