Rule 6-9-6.3 - Eligible Applicants and ProjectsMDA will invite applications from eligible applicants.
The eligible applicants are as follows:
C. Existing Forestry Product Facilities (that have been in operation for at least 12 months),D. Regional Economic Development Entities.Eligible applicants may apply for grant assistance for the following projects:
A. acquisition of land and any improvements thereon,B. installation of power lines,C. installation of gas lines,D. installation of water systems,E. installation of sewage systems,F. installation of roads,G. installation of railroads, andH. other infrastructure-related projects that are necessary for project completion and/or expansion and complying with existing community needs and infrastructure.Grants may be awarded for both existing projects and development of prospective sites. In the latter case, the project shall be made to help establish or complete a forestry products project.
Forest Facility Projects are ineligible to use grant funds for construction of their facility or project.
Senate Bill 2525, 2023 Regular Session; Miss. Code Ann. § 57-1-55