Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Accepting Grant Applications and Announces Project Head

JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund is accepting grant applications and Ricky D. Flynt will be leading the effort.

“From our rivers and forests to our farmlands and coastlines, Mississippi is truly blessed with a wealth of natural beauty,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “We have a duty to preserve our land and ensure that our kids have similar opportunities to enjoy it. This Trust Fund and Mr. Flynt will both play key roles in Mississippi’s critical conservation efforts.”

The Fund was created to facilitate investment in outdoor recreation and conservation projects across Mississippi. The funding can be used for a variety of worthy causes including helping to improve recreation and trails, restore public waters and lands, expand conservation education, enhance privately owned agricultural lands and forests, and protect Mississippi’s wealth of wetlands, forests, grasslands, and other unique habitats.

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