TUPELO
⢠Even though Abby Christian is not technically employed by the city of Tupelo, her fingerprints are almost certain to be all over the All-America City within the next year.
Christian, a 37-year-old native of Tupelo, is providing grant writing and administration services for Tupelo through a contract between the city and Three Rivers Planning & Development District, an economic and workforce development agency in Northeast Mississippi, where she is actually employed.
Christianâs job requires her to complete grant applications to organizations or government agencies on behalf of the city of Tupelo and to monitor the applicationsâ progress. Funds awarded from grants can often help the city offset costs for projects or provide the city with upgraded tools and equipment.