Moultrie, Ga., will work on the completion of Moss Farms Aquatic Center, a diving facility established by cotton farmer Moose Moss. Ropesville, Texas, will put the money toward the preservation of the town's oldest historic building and add handicapped accessibility to the town's gathering place. Somerville, Tenn., will contribute to Fair Theatre's restoration.

Cotton Town USA grants are offered annually to places that rely on cotton production economically and culturally. More than 70 applications were received for 2003.