Mississippi Administrative Code

The mission of the Mississippi Development Authority is "To foster a strong state economy and vibrant communities through innovation, use of talent and resources to improve our citizens' lives." A. The selection process will provide priority consideration to those applications th…

A small municipality or a limited population county must submit an application to MDA. An eligible municipality, county and gas district is defined as follows: A. Small Municipality: a municipality with a population of 10,000 or less, according to the most recent federal decennia…

Eligible projects financed with Mississippi Small Municipal and Limited Population County Grant Program funds must be publicly owned. All contracts and purchases must be made in accordance with normal bid and purchase laws of a municipality or county. Eligible projects include, b…

SMLPC funds may not be used for working capital, for general expenditures, which would normally be covered under a local sponsor's general operation budget, or for project related soft costs such as administrative, engineering, architectural, inspection, legal, etc. . . expenses.…

The SMLPC Program is a competitive program. As such, all funds awarded must be spent for improvements within the scope of the original project description as stated in the grant application. Additionally, if grant recipients complete their project for less than the grant amount a…

All requested changes and variances from the original application should be made in writing and will be reviewed by MDA on a case-by-case basis. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-1.7 Miss. Code Ann. § 57-1-18 (Rev. 2008) Amended 3/12/2016

To apply for the Small Municipal and Limited Population County Grant Program, a completed application that is submitted by a Local Sponsor must include: A. Purpose of the proposed grant including a list of eligible items and the cost of each and explain how the proposed project r…

A. The program intent is to stimulate growth and economic development in small communities in the State. Each application will be evaluated on its own merit to meet the intent of the program. B. The project must be related to MDA eligible priorities. C. The maximum grant amount, …

The Community Self-Help program is an effort to help communities address needs such as water, wastewater, downtown improvements, recreation (swimming pools and general maintenance are not eligible) and other CDBG eligible activities. The Community Self-Help program is a resource …

A total of up to $400,000 has been set aside for the Community Self-Help program. The maximum grant size is $100,000. The maximum amount of Administrative funds for the Self-Help Category shall be $5,000 including Application Preparation. Application Preparation fee will be limit…

Assessment forms will be accepted beginning August 2, 2011. The Community, Local Government, and Financial Information Assessment forms must be completed and sent to MDA. After staff review, MDA will make a decision whether or not to invite an application. Only invited applicatio…

Applicants must have no open Public Facilities, Emergency/Urgent Needs, Planning or Self-Help grants and have no unresolved audit or monitoring findings. In addition, if a community has ANY CSD concerns that have not been resolved, then CSD may not review the applications and the…

Applications will be evaluated on the basis of feasibility, readiness, capacity and how the project fits into the overall improvement efforts of the community. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-10.5 24 CFR 570.480-497

The purpose of the CDBG Economic Development Public Improvements category is to assist units of local government in the funding of eligible infrastructure improvements in the support of better paying private sector jobs; Projects having retained jobs and those creating public sec…

The State will set aside $12,600,000 to provide funding for eligible CDBG economic development activities. A maximum grant size of $650,000 and a minimum of $100,000 will apply to all applicants. Projects associated with creating 250 or more jobs may be eligible to receive a maxi…

CSD will accept proposals throughout the year. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-11.3 24 CFR 570.480-497

A. Applicants must have no unresolved audit or monitoring findings. In addition, if a community has ANY CSD concerns that have not been resolved, then CSD may not review the application and the application may be disqualified from consideration in funding. This includes but is no…

Based on MDA's project review process, the local unit of government seeking Economic Development funding must first submit a project proposal. Based upon an initial review of the proposal, MDA may require a meeting with relevant parties to discuss the project. Then, MDA may issue…

Applications will be evaluated based on the following: A. Eligibility and project readiness B. Local financial commitment C. Business investment D. Wages paid and benefits offered E. Company's financial condition Applications that were not funded in Program Year 2010 because no f…

Beginning October 2006, HUD required that all recipients provide additional information to better measure the achievements of Federal programs. By law, all Federal agencies are required to measure outcomes of their programs and these measurements will be directly linked to fundin…

A. Officials and Managers: Occupations requiring administrative personnel who set broad policies, exercise overall responsibility for execution of these policies, and direct individual departments or special phases of a firm's operations. Includes: officials, executives, middle m…

The Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund (MMSIGF) program, administered by the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), is designed for making grants to municipalities to assist with maintaining and improving the viability of Revitalization Zones. The proceeds of a grant…

MDA encourages the use of Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE). The Applicant must comply with all nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity requirements Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-12.10 Miss. Code Ann. § 57-1-601 Adopted 6/4…

A. Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund (MMSIGF) Program funds cannot be used for administrative costs, legal or appraisal fees. Program funds may not be used for working capital, gaming enterprises, or for general expenditures which would normally be covered under a loc…

To apply for MMSIGF Program, a completed grant application that is submitted by an eligible applicant must include the following attachments: A. A detailed description of the project and narrative explaining how the specific improvements will enhance the Revitalization Zone. B. T…

The Applicant must fulfill the requirements of the standard grant application, which must be submitted to MDA for review and acceptance. An Applicant may only submit one application per funding period. MDA may reject any grant application that it deems is incomplete. Notes 6 Miss…

The Applicant must submit one original of the application to MDA. Complete applications must be submitted with bottom tabbed dividers in between each attachment. All documentation should have original signatures. The application deadline will be announced by MDA. Notes 6 Miss. Co…

Mississippi Main Street Investment Grant Fund Mississippi Development Authority Community Incentives Division Post Office Box 849 Jackson, MS 39205 Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-12.15 Miss. Code Ann. § 57-1-601 Adopted 6/4/2017 Amended 4/28/2023

If property acquisition is proposed, the Applicant must not purchase a building or facilities from individual(s), company(ies), or corporation(s) with MMSIGF proceeds, and subsequently lease them to the seller (previous owner) within 5 years of acquisition. The Applicant may not …

Up to 8% of the grant amount may be used for design work, i.e., engineer or architect. Engineering and/or architectural costs above 8% must be paid from other funding sources. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-12.17 Miss. Code Ann. § 57-1-601 Adopted 6/4/2017 Amended 4/28/2023

The Applicant will be required to expend all MMSIGF proceeds within two years from the date of grant approval, unless a waiver at MDA's discretion is granted upon good cause shown. If the funds are not drawn within the two years, MDA will have the option to adjust the grant to th…

MDA staff will evaluate the application to determine if the project meets minimum program criteria. A staff review committee (CID Division Director, Community Development Bureau Manager, Program Manager) will evaluate and rank the Revitalization Zone project applications for appl…

The Mississippi Development Authority has designed the program guidelines to assure that these legislatively appropriated funds are invested to provide long-term sustainable improvements in locally defined and planned Revitalization Zones. To achieve this purpose, MDA has created…

Upon being awarded a MMSIGF grant, a binding grant agreement will be executed between the Mississippi Development Authority and the local unit of government for the specific amount awarded to the applicant, and for the particular activity selected by the community. Notes 6 Miss. …

Neither MDA nor non-MDA funds may be expended on the proposed project prior to the effective grant award date. Any expenses incurred before the effective date of the grant agreement will not be reimbursed by MDA. Construction may not begin prior to the effective grant award date.…

All Applicant contracts and purchases must be made in accordance with normal bid and purchase laws of a municipality. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-12.22 Miss. Code Ann. § 57-1-601 Adopted 6/4/2017 Amended 4/28/2023

All funds awarded must be spent for improvements within the scope of the original project description as stated in the grant application. Additionally, all funds will flow through the local municipality. A. MDA will release MMSIGF program proceeds for services rendered, on a reim…

MMSIGF funds are requested by using the MDA provided Request for Cash form. The Request for Cash form provides the necessary information about the recipient, project, and budget, along with the required signatures to authorize the request. The costs reported must be equal to the …

An Authorized Signatory Letter must be sent no later than with the first Request for Cash and at any time there is a change in administration. The Authorized Signatory Letter will advise CID of the authorized signatories for the MMSIGF project. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-12.25 Miss…

Completed requests for cash must be submitted to: The Mississippi Development Authority Community Incentives Division Post Office Box 849 Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0849 Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-12.26 Miss. Code Ann. § 57-1-601 Adopted 6/4/2017 Amended 4/28/2023

All forms submitted must be accurately completed or the request cannot be processed and will be returned to the recipient. Forms submitted with errors will delay the process and greatly impact the turnaround time for funds being released because all information must be verified a…

Requests for Cash overlapping the State's fiscal year (June 30th) or the sub-recipient's fiscal year must be separated into two separate requests. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-12.28 Miss. Code Ann. § 57-1-601 Adopted 6/4/2017 Amended 4/28/2023

All requests for construction expenses must include an itemized invoice approved by the engineer. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-12.29 Miss. Code Ann. § 57-1-601 Adopted 6/4/2017 Amended 4/28/2023

These guidelines may be amended by MDA at any time. MDA, at its discretion, may temporarily waive any requirement of the guidelines to the extent that the result of such waiver is to promote the public purpose of the Act and is not prohibited by State Law. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. …

Matching Funds must be expended at a proportionate rate with MMSIGF Funds and recorded on the Request for Cash. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-12.30 Miss. Code Ann. § 57-1-601 Adopted 6/4/2017 Amended 4/28/2023

The Community Incentives Division requires all MMSIGF recipients to receive approval prior to making contract amendments, modifications or extensions. MMSIGF recipients must submit correspondence and documentation associated with the request, signed under the original signature o…

The Community Incentives Division must approve any changes to the original budget prior to local action. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-12.32 Miss. Code Ann. § 57-1-601 Adopted 6/4/2017 Amended 4/28/2023