6 Miss. Code. R. 9-6.11
Applications must be submitted on a form prescribed by MDA. Applications must be submitted with any accompanying documentation deemed necessary by MDA. Each application will be reviewed objectively on the merits of the proposed forestry facility project. Grant recipients will be notified in writing of the funding decision.
MDA WILL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM AUGUST 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 31.
The application must include the following:
[] a detailed description and narrative explaining the specific forestry facility project, showing the project produces a high level of public benefit, and will comply with and expand upon existing infrastructure in the community;
[] documentation the project has a ten million dollar ($10,000,000) investment;
[] detailed map/documentation showing the project site utilizes at least fifty (50) acres of land under public control;
[] documentation of the cost of the public land or infrastructure to be purchased with grant funds;
[] Engineering/Architect's Report: This should include a cost estimate and timeline. Cost estimate must be submitted by an engineer or architect on their letterhead as a signed and stamped original. The timeline should outline the project construction from implementation to the completion of construction.
[] documentation of matching funds;
[] letter from the Mississippi Forestry Commission documenting the required growth-to-drain ratio;
[] Memorandum of Agreement between local government and eligible applicant (if applicable);
[] budget sheet;
[] three (3) years of audited financials of the forest product facility;
[] three (3) years of audited financials of the eligible applicant; and
[] E-Verification for the applicant and benefitting business.
The Applicant must submit two (2) originals of the application to MDA. All documentation should have original signatures.
6 Miss. Code. R. 9-6.11