Downtown Natchez Alliance (DNA) - A Mississippi Main Street Designated Community
ARPA Funded Incentive Grant Apps Open For Balcony, Awning, & Façade Stabilization

July 02, 2024

Applications Now Open Until Friday, Aug. 2nd, 2024 at 5:00 pm CST

DNA Announces A Balcony, Awning, & Façade Stabilization Incentive Grant Program! Application available for download:

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The purpose of DNA’s Incentive Grant Program is to stimulate investment and overall revitalization within the Historic Downtown Natchez Main Street District by reconstructing original balconies, installing awnings, and stabilizing facades.

  • Application Deadline: Friday, August 2, 2024, 5:00 PM CST
  • Applications may be submitted by Tenants or Property Owners.
  • The program may fund up to 75% of approved project costs.
  • Property must be in the Historic Downtown Natchez Main Street District, as approved by the Mississippi Main Street Association. See the map in application.

Funding is allocated from an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant awarded to the Downtown Natchez Alliance via Mississippi Main Street Association.

DNA Director joins Rebecca Turner on Supertalk FM

DNA Director joins Rebecca Turner on Supertalk FM

Oct 30, 2025

Director Leah Hunter was on Good Things with Rebecca Turner on Supertalk FM to discuss the Downtown Natchez Pumpkin Patch, Halloween events and other things going on in Natchez! https://youtu.be/bWerbe6WK1Y?si=bs_6d1bWb06ys_EE

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Pumpkin Patch Festival Returns To Downtown Natchez for 2025

Pumpkin Patch Festival Returns To Downtown Natchez for 2025

Oct 10, 2025

Family-friendly events, photo ops, costumes, and pumpkins for sale—in the heart of Downtown This October, Downtown Natchez transforms into a hub of fall fun as the Downtown Pumpkin Patch Festival returns October 11–31. Now in its fourth year, the Patch welcomes...

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