Southern Mississippi Planning & Development District connects individuals, businesses, and industries to agencies that provide help and funding for programs for seniors and disabled, job seekers resources, business loan programs, economic development and community development tools, and technical assistance and planning assistance.
We cover a 15 county area that includes 38 municipal governments in South Mississippi.
Fallen Officer Fund
This fund is for families of fallen officers. 100% of all donations go to the families. All donations are tax deductible.
Area Agency on Aging
Request for Proposals
The Area Agency on Aging of the Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District is issuing a Request for Proposals for fiscal year 2026 for the following services: Transportation for the counties of Hancock and Stone, and Homemaker and Respite for the counties of Covington, Forrest, George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Stone and Wayne.
SMPDD Brownfields Assessment Program
Learn more about our Brownfield Program funded through EPA's Brownfield Assessment Grants.