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The committee's award money will be split into 20 mini-grants that will be worth between $500 and $1,000 and one larger grant that will be worth up to $5,000. The mini-grants will not require any kind of matching funds, but the $5,000 grant will require some reciprocation.

Williams said the grants could impact both the city and the university.

"The grants offer individuals and organizations funds to help improve the community both on the Mississippi State campus and in Starkville," he said.

Williams said the Healthy Starkville Committee is interested in and determined to help any project that might have a positive effect on the Starkville community.

Some of the committee's goals include increasing awareness of available parks and recreation facilities, promoting community activities that encourage a healthy lifestyle and recognizing individuals and groups who are promoting such lifestyles. The grants will work to make these and other goals become reality.

Source: The Reflector online

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