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Mississippi Approves $10K Grants for Windstorm Home Retrofits

4/4/2026

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Mississippi lawmakers are close to approving Senate Bill 2409 to create the Strengthen Mississippi Homes Program with grants up to $10,000 for windstorm retrofits.
The program awaits Governor Tate Reeves's signature after passing both legislative chambers.
The Mississippi Department of Insurance plans to fund the program with up to $15 million in fees from insurance agents.
The initiative aims to strengthen resilience against climate change impacts.

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Mississippi lawmakers are close to approving Senate Bill 2409 to create the Strengthen Mississippi Homes Program with grants up to $10,000 for windstorm retrofits.
The program awaits Governor Tate Reeves's signature after passing both legislative chambers.
The Mississippi Department of Insurance plans to fund the program with up to $15 million in fees from insurance agents.
The initiative aims to strengthen resilience against climate change impacts.