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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 17 - Amended Visit Mississippi Tourism Matching Grants Program › Rule 6-1-17.4 - Items Eligible for Funding Consideration

Current through June 25, 2024
Projects eligible for funding consideration include only
				  those directly related to the promotional efforts targeted to markets outside
				  your immediate area (over 100-mile radius or out of state). The following are
				  the only projects eligible and applicable costs after submission and approval
				  of the applicant's final report, which must be submitted to the Director of
				  Visit Mississippi within 60 working days of the project's completion.
A. Advertising through mass media, including
				newspapers, magazines, radio, television, billboards and internet advertising,
				including social media (eligible for up to 50% of the project cost. PLEASE NOTE
				THAT ADVERTISING IN THE MISSISSIPPI TOUR GUIDE IS INELIGIBLE FOR SUBMISSION.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-1-60,
				  et seq (1972), as amended.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 17 - Amended Visit Mississippi Tourism Matching Grants Program › Rule 6-1-17.5 - Process and Selection Criteria

Current through June 25, 2024
The selection process will be carried out by a five-member
				  committee made up of the president (or his designee) of the Mississippi Hotel
				  & Lodging Association, the Mississippi Restaurant Association and the
				  Mississippi Tourism Association, plus two additional members appointed by the
				  Director of Visit Mississippi.
A. All
				projects for consideration must be submitted to Visit Mississippi by 5:00 pm on
				the application deadline date, which will be set by the grant committee. The
				committee will meet after the given application deadline to review projects.
				All grant recipients must be notified in writing of the eligibility of their
				submitted project 40 working days after submission to Visit Mississippi.
All projects must be completed within one year from the date
				  of approval.
**NOTE: FUNDING WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLY AFTER PROJECT
				  COMPLETION (Reimbursable Grant).
B. Each applicant will be judged objectively
				and solely on the merits of the project through the approved Performance
				Evaluation Expenditure Review (PEER) Rating System. The decisions rendered by
				the Grant Committee are final and are not appealable to the State Tourism
				Director.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-1-60,
				  et seq (1972), as amended.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 17 - Amended Visit Mississippi Tourism Matching Grants Program › Rule 6-1-17.6 - Checklist for Project Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
All projects receiving a grant must adhere to the following
				  rules. If any of these rules are not followed, a project will be deemed
				  ineligible for consideration, and the Director of Visit Mississippi will
				  withhold monies to the project. The rules are:
A. Display Visit Mississippi's logo and grant
				phrase. All funded projects must display the Visit Mississippi logo.
All
				radio ads must use the grant phrase, "This project is partially funded by Visit
				Mississippi."
Projects will receive NO funding if the logo/grant phrase
				is not included on the project(s).
B. Display organizations' contact
				information. All funded projects must list the contact information such as
				address, telephone number and/or website for general inquiries.
C. Copy should generate interest in local
				tourism offerings (product). Ineligible material includes quality of life,
				industrial/retirement recruitment, and will not be funded.
D. Grant monies cannot be used to match
				state-generated or appropriated funds.
E. If organization receives state
				appropriated funds, then the organization is ineligible for match grant funds
				under this program.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-1-60,
				  et seq (1972), as amended.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 17 - Amended Visit Mississippi Tourism Matching Grants Program › Rule 6-1-17.7 - Attachments for Application

Current through June 25, 2024
The following material must be attached/included with the
				  application:
A. Potential for economic
				return. Number II in the Matching Grant Application. All applications must
				identify target audiences and demonstrate potential for economic return.
				(**NOTE: IF THIS IS A REPEAT PROJECT, PLEASE REPORT RESULTS IN SECTION V OF THE
				TOURISM MATCHING GRANTS APPLICATION)
B. Project distribution/media plan/marketing
				plan. Number IV in the Matching Grants Application. All applications must
				identify means of distribution (how will your target audience receive your
				information). Utilizing paid media, you list the name of the publication, the
				size of the ad, dates ad will run and actual ad cost. This is necessary whether
				newspaper, radio, television, magazine, billboard or digital/online advertising
				(website banner ads, Facebook ads, Twitter ads, Instagram ads, etc.) is used.
				Because the Visit Mississippi Tourism Matching Grants Program is designed to
				bring new visitors into an area, local advertising is ineligible. Your
				marketing plan must reflect the project's strength and appeal in bringing new
				visitors into your area.
Include Advertising Placement Schedule.
C. Project Research. Number Vin the Matching
				Grants Application. All applicants must provide methods for research tracking
				measurement of each project's results. Research results must be submitted to
				Visit Mississippi within one year of project completion. The procedure used to
				research the effectiveness of your advertising and promotional efforts must be
				included.
**Examples:
*To use redeemable coupon in print and/or paid media, you
				  would put a different tracking code on each of the coupons. When the coupon is
				  redeemed, you could identify the medium that was used and determine which
				  medium produced the best results.
*You can ask callers where they heard or saw your
				  advertisement.
*You can conduct consumer intercept surveys on site.
*Specific landing page on your website to which you drive
				  consumers.
D. Verifiable
				research data. If funding permits, this program will be available next year.
				Please keep in mind that all repeat projects will require verifiable research
				data. Cost per inquiry may be considered a factor.
E. Professional fees. Visit Mississippi will
				not be responsible for any professional fees incurred in this project. This
				includes production costs and commissions.
F. Authorizing signatures. All submitted
				projects must bear the signature of the authorizing officer of the organization
				and/or the Chief Financial Officer.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-1-60,
				  et seq (1972), as amended.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 17 - Amended Visit Mississippi Tourism Matching Grants Program › Rule 6-1-17.8 - General Grant Fulfillment Information

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Notification of
				the grant awards. All projects approved for funding must receive written
				confirmation from Visit Mississippi within 40 working days. (No oral approvals
				will be allowed).
B. Modifications
				to grant projects. If a project changes during the development stages, then a
				letter is to be written to Visit Mississippi for approval before modification.
				The letter is to state what has been approved for funding, the requested
				change, the reasons for the change and any alterations in cost. Project changes
				must be submitted to Visit Mississippi for approval prior to modification. Any
				modification to a grant resulting in a cost increase up to 10 percent more than
				the original designated amount may be approved by the grant
				coordinator.
C. Acceptance letter.
				The letter of acceptance must be returned to the Visit Mississippi within 15
				working days after notification of grant approval.
D. Final reports. Completed grant reports
				must be received by Visit Mississippi within one year of grant award date or
				the project may be rejected for funding.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-1-60,
				  et seq (1972), as amended.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 17 - Amended Visit Mississippi Tourism Matching Grants Program › Rule 6-1-17.9 - Final Report Checklist (Grant Applicant/Grant Coordinator)

Current through June 25, 2024
A.
				Is backup documentation arranged in same order as listed on original
				application?
B. Is copy of vendor's
				invoice included? Eligible/applicable expenditures should be highlighted -
				sales tax not eligible.
C. Is copy
				of the canceled checks (front and back) or Bank Statement providing proof of
				payment included and attached to invoices?
D. Is one original advertisement/tear sheet,
				tape or brochure included? If a project is completed with ineligible material
				(quality of life, industrial/retirement recruitment) included, then it will NOT
				be funded.
E. Is the Visit
				Mississippi logo/grant phrase included on the project? The Visit Mississippi
				Director will withhold funds if the logo is not included.
F. Is the signature of the Director or Chief
				Financial Officer of the applicant, verifying the project has been completed,
				included?
G. Is the sample invoice
				for receipt of payment complete and included?
H. Is a written description of the event or
				project and the impact or contribution it had on tourism included? (Media,
				billboard advertisements include description, name or media, location and dates
				ads ran).
I. The above items must
				be checked off and included in the final report submitted to Visit Mississippi
				in order for projects to be processed for final payment.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-1-60,
				  et seq (1972), as amended.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 17 - Amended Visit Mississippi Tourism Matching Grants Program › Rule 6-1-17.10 - Awarding of Funds

Current through June 25, 2024
Approved projects will receive all of the funded amount (up
				  to 50 percent of total eligible costs) after submission and approval of the
				  applicant's final report, which must be submitted to the Visit Mississippi
				  Director of Tourism within one year of the grant award date. All funds awarded
				  must be matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis by the applicant. Matching
				  contributions must be in hard cash, not in-kind contributions. The match must
				  be budgeted and allocated funds earmarked to the proposal. Applying
				  organizations will be accountable for all monies awarded and responsible for
				  submission and tracking of all research and measurement of completed project
				  results. The tourism organization receiving a grant from Visit Mississippi, as
				  well as any organization participating in this grant, will be subject to audit
				  by the State Auditor's Office. If the completed project cost is higher than the
				  estimate, the organization will receive the amount originally approved when the
				  awards were made on project proposals. If the total cost of the completed
				  project is less than the provided estimate, the organization will be awarded
				  the designated percentage of the lesser amount. (Example: if a project with a
				  total estimated cost of $4,000 received an award of 50 percent or $2,000 and
				  the actual cost was $3,000, then the project would receive 50 percent of the
				  final cost, or $1,500.00.)
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-1-60,
				  et seq (1972), as amended.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 17 - Amended Visit Mississippi Tourism Matching Grants Program › Rule 6-1-17.11 - Sample Invoice Information

Current through June 25, 2024
The following information listed in quotations must be
				  retyped on documents with your letterhead. Fill in the information for your
				  project and include it in your final report. It must:
A. Be titled "Invoice for Payment";
B. Include "Contact Name";
C. Include Organization Name" (as listed on
				the tax ID form),
D. Include
				"Mailing Address",
E. Include
				"City, State, Zip",
F. Include
				"Project Title",
G. Include
				"Project Code" (This number is listed in the letter of confirmation from Visit
				Mississippi),
H. Include "Estimated
				cost of project listed on the application".
I. Include "Actual Cost of the Project" (Only
				approved expenditures relating to grant project from original application),
				and
J. Include "Match Grant Amount
				Due" (If project cost is less than estimate, you may receive only the
				designated percentage of the actual cost; if the project cost exceeds the
				estimate, you may receive only the original grant amount awarded).
K. Contact Visit Mississippi Tourism Matching
				Grants Program for additional information.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-1-60,
				  et seq (1972), as amended.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 17 - Amended Visit Mississippi Tourism Matching Grants Program › Rule 6-1-17.12 - Contact Information

Current through June 25, 2024
For more information on the Visit Mississippi Tourism
				  Matching Grants program, please contact:
Yvonne Layton at 601-359-2781 or by email at
				  ylayton@mississippi.org
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-1-60,
				  et seq (1972), as amended.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 18 - Mississippi Rail Grant Program › Rule 6-1-18-1.1 - Purpose

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Rail Grant Program (RAIL), as authorized and
				  codified in the Mississippi Railroad Improvements Fund -- Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
									57-46-1
				  (Rev. 2014) -- and administered by the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA),
				  is designed for making grants to railroads ("Applicant") to finance projects to
				  promote economic growth in the State of Mississippi ("State"). Funding for
				  grants to Applicant is derived from appropriations or funds otherwise made
				  available by the State Legislature.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-46-1
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 18 - Mississippi Rail Grant Program › Rule 6-1-18-1.2 - Eligible Applicants

Current through June 25, 2024
Any entity owning or operating a rail line in Mississippi
				  that wishes to apply for a grant must submit an application to MDA. An eligible
				  applicant is defined as follows:
A.
				Regional Rail Authority a publically owned entity established to provide rail
				service for a defined region within the state.
B. Privately Owned Rail Service Provider a
				company that owns or operates a rail line in Mississippi that provides rail
				service within the state.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-46-1
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 18 - Mississippi Rail Grant Program › Rule 6-1-18-1.3 - Eligible Projects

Current through June 25, 2024
Eligible projects shall have a direct connection to economic
				  development or aid in the creation of jobs. Eligible projects must identify
				  specific repairs or improvements to a line that would make the line more
				  competitive when providing services to industry in Mississippi.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-46-1
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 18 - Mississippi Rail Grant Program › Rule 6-1-18-1.4 - Key Points

Current through June 25, 2024
RAIL funds may not be used for working capital, for general
				  expenditures, which would normally be covered under an applicant's general
				  operation budget, or for administrative expenses.
A. A limited amount of funds may be used for
				engineering/architectural cost. The amount of these professional services will
				be limited to an amount not to exceed 10% of the RAIL grant award
				amount.
B. The RAIL Program is a
				competitive program.
C. All funds
				awarded must be spent for improvements within the scope of the original project
				description as stated in the grant application.
D. Additionally, if grant recipients complete
				their project for less than the grant amount awarded, the excess funds can be
				requested for additional project work as long as there is no change from the
				scope of the original project.
E.
				In no case, however, will an approved applicant be allowed to use excess grant
				funds to pay for project costs that vary from the original project
				description.
F. 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.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-46-1
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 18 - Mississippi Rail Grant Program › Rule 6-1-18-1.5 - How to Apply for the Program

Current through June 25, 2024
To apply for the Rail Grant Program, a completed application
				  that is submitted by an Applicant must include:
A. Purpose of the proposed grant including a
				list of eligible items and the cost of each; The estimated cost of the total
				project, a description of the Applicant's investment in the project, and all
				public or private sources of funding that have been secured and that will be
				utilized exclusively for the project;
B. Time schedule for implementation and
				completion of the project, evidencing an expeditious completion of the
				project;
C. A statement that the
				specific improvements are necessary for economic development or job
				creation;
D. Engineering
				documentation; (Must be on the engineer's letterhead, with his stamp/seal and
				signature)
E. Current employment
				levels at the project site and estimated increase, if any, as a result of
				financing the project;
F. One (1)
				copy of the application must be submitted to the Financial Resources Division
				of MDA, Rail Grant Program, Post Office Box 849, Jackson, Mississippi 39205 or
				hand-delivered to the 15th floor of the Woolfolk Office Building.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-46-1
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 18 - Mississippi Rail Grant Program › Rule 6-1-18-1.6 - General Grant Terms

Current through June 25, 2024
A. The program
				intent is to stimulate growth and economic development through rail
				transportation infrastructure in the State.
B. The amount of each grant awarded will be
				based on the applicant's ability to participate in the project, the degree of
				need for the improvements, the lack of availability of other funding sources,
				the timeframe required to perform the improvements, the economic impact of the
				project on the community, and other criteria MDA develops.
C. Each application will be evaluated on its
				own merit to meet the intent of the program.
D. Each applicant must certify that they will
				perform standard maintenance and continue operations with reasonable customer
				pricing for a minimum of three years after the project is completed.
E. In the event that the line is sold during
				the first three (3) years after the date of the final disbursement, the grant
				must be repaid to the State.
F.
A minimum match of 50% is required for Class 1 lines, and a 25% match is
				required for all other lines.
G. Failure to comply with Grant terms may
				result in repayment of grant funds.
H. A deadline for applications will be
				published by MDA each calendar year.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-46-1
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 18 - Mississippi Rail Grant Program › Rule 6-1-18-1.7 - Conditions for Disbursement of Funds

Current through June 25, 2024
A Memorandum of Understanding will be executed between the
				  Applicant and MDA.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-46-1
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 18 - Mississippi Rail Grant Program › Rule 6-1-18-1.8 - Reimbursement Process

Current through June 25, 2024
A. MDA will release
				RAIL program funds on a reimbursement basis for approved eligible costs of the
				project as incurred.
B. The
				Applicant shall certify to MDA during construction that the expenses were
				incurred and were in accordance with the plans and application approved by
				MDA.
C. Funds will be released upon
				receipt of the RAIL Program Form of Requisition and supporting documentation
				from the Applicant.
D. Funds may
				only be drawn down once a month.
E.
				Applicants have two (2) years from the date of the Memorandum of Understanding
				to request reimbursement for RAIL project costs.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-46-1
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 18 - Mississippi Rail Grant Program › Rule 6-1-18-1.9 - Additional Information

Current through June 25, 2024
Program inquires and applications should be directed
				  to:
A. Mississippi Development
				Authority
Financial Resources Division Post Office Box 849 Jackson,
				  Mississippi 39205 Telephone: (601) 359-2415 ~ Fax: (601)
				  359-3619
B. These guidelines
				may be Adopted by MDA at any time. MDA, in its discretion, may temporarily
				waive any requirement of the guidelines to the extent that the result of such
				action is to promote the public purpose of the Act and is not prohibited by
				State law.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										57-46-1
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 19 - Mississippi Air Service Development Program Guidelines › Rule 6-1-19-1.1 - Purpose

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Air Service Development Program Act,
				  ("ASDP") administered by the Mississippi Development Authority ("MDA"), is
				  designed for making grants to commercial service airports to aid commercial
				  airports in achieving their goals and objectives to enhance commercial air
				  service and economic development in the State of Mississippi (the "State").
				  Funding for grants under the ASDP is derived from state funds. The ASDP was
				  enacted by the State Legislature during the Regular 2014
				  Session.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-471
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 19 - Mississippi Air Service Development Program Guidelines › Rule 6-1-19-1.2 - Eligible Applicants

Current through June 25, 2024
Only commercial service airports ("Grantee") which have
				  scheduled air carriers that hold a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part
				  121 Certificate and that provide scheduled air service at Mississippi airports
				  that maintain FAA Part 139 Certification may apply for funding under this
				  program.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-471
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 19 - Mississippi Air Service Development Program Guidelines › Rule 6-1-19-1.3 - Eligible Expenditures

Current through June 25, 2024
The fund shall be used to provide grants to commercial
				  service airports, as provided in this section, for one or more of the following
				  air service development goals:
(a)
				Adding air service to a new destination;
(b) Adding frequencies to current services;
(c) Lowering fares/introducing new
				competitive service;
(d) Upgauging
				aircraft; and
(e) Adding a new FAA
				Part 121 commercial air carrier.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-471
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 19 - Mississippi Air Service Development Program Guidelines › Rule 6-1-19-1.4 - Eligible Projects

Current through June 25, 2024
Eligible projects for grants shall include marketing and
				  advertising of new service and routes and additional frequencies and for other
				  risk abatement plans. For the purposes of this program, marketing and
				  advertising is defined as development, production and placement of advertising
				  or promotional items and other promotional expenditures. Risk abatement plans
				  include other expenditures in direct support of the new service or carrier such
				  as improvements to the airport's terminal may be approved at the discretion of
				  the MDA Executive Director. Use of grant funds to purchase airline passenger
				  seats is prohibited.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-471
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 19 - Mississippi Air Service Development Program Guidelines › Rule 6-1-19-1.5 - Grant Amounts

Current through June 25, 2024
The amount of a grant shall be based on a formula of Ten
				  Dollars ($10.00) per seat per day calculation, not to exceed an annual total of
				  Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) per grant per airport. The
				  calculation will be established using the air carrier's monthly activity
				  report. In no instance will any combination of grants exceed Five Hundred
				  Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) per year per airport.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-471
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 19 - Mississippi Air Service Development Program Guidelines › Rule 6-1-19-1.6 - Matching Funds

Current through June 25, 2024
Each grant shall require a forty percent (40%) match, which
				  may be provided by private sources and/or public sources. Of the forty percent
				  (40%) match prescribed under this subsection, only one-half (1/2) of the match
				  may derive from in-kind sources. Cash matches can include discounts of standard
				  airport fees (such as a landing fee) or other cash contributions whether by the
				  airport, another public source or private sources provided that the cash
				  contributions are directly associated with the new air service or carrier
				  directly related to new or additional air services that are subject of a grant.
				  In-kind match sources include donated services or waived fees and may be taken
				  from third party private or public sources; however, they must be verifiable
				  and necessary and reasonable for proper and efficient recruitment of the new
				  air service or carrier.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-471
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 19 - Mississippi Air Service Development Program Guidelines › Rule 6-1-19-1.7 - Disbursements

Current through June 25, 2024
Grants shall be disbursed by the Mississippi Development
				  Authority within twelve (12) consecutive months as follows:
(a) Thirty-five percent (35%) at the end of
				the first three (3) months of service;
(b) Twenty-five percent (25%) at the end of
				the second three (3) months of service;
(c) Twenty-five percent (25%) at the end of
				the third three (3) months of service; and
(d) Fifteen percent (15%) at the end of the
				fourth three (3) months of service.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-471
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 19 - Mississippi Air Service Development Program Guidelines › Rule 6-1-19-1.8 - Time Requirement for Expenditures

Current through June 25, 2024
Each grant shall be expended within twelve (12) consecutive
				  months from the date the grant is awarded. An airport grant recipient shall
				  only utilize grant funds in accordance with FAA regulation.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-471
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 19 - Mississippi Air Service Development Program Guidelines › Rule 6-1-19-1.9 - Ineligible Expenditures

Current through June 25, 2024
Grant funds may not be used to purchase airline passenger
				  seats.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-471
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 19 - Mississippi Air Service Development Program Guidelines › Rule 6-1-19-1.10 - Discontinuance of Service or Route

Current through June 25, 2024
If the air service or carrier discontinues the new service
				  or route that was the subject of the grant during the 12-month grant period,
				  MDA shall cease all unexpended disbursements incurred after the service was
				  discontinued and move to terminate the grant agreement.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-471
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 19 - Mississippi Air Service Development Program Guidelines › Rule 6-1-19-1.11 - Conditions for Disbursement of Funds

Current through June 25, 2024
A Grant Agreement will be executed between the Grantee and
				  MDA. The Grant Agreement cannot be executed until all required conditions in
				  these guidelines have been met and all documentation received.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-471
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 19 - Mississippi Air Service Development Program Guidelines › Rule 6-1-19-1.12 - Reimbursement Process

Current through June 25, 2024
MDA will release ASDP funds on a reimbursement basis for
				  approved eligible costs of the project as incurred. Payments will be only paid
				  directly to the Grantee with proof of payment of eligible costs. Funds will be
				  released upon receipt of the ASDP Form of Requisition and supporting
				  documentation from the Grantee. Funds may not be drawn down more frequently
				  than ever three months.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-471
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 19 - Mississippi Air Service Development Program Guidelines › Rule 6-1-19-1.13 - Required Reports

Current through June 25, 2024
Grant recipients shall submit to MDA a final report within
				  45 days of the final disbursement of grant funds under the agreement. The
				  report shall describe in full detail the results of the grant including but not
				  limited to:
(a) New airline added;
(b) New destinations or additional
				frequency added;
(c) New seats
				added to the market;
(d) Impact on
				fares in the market;
(e) Financial
				impact on the airport.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-471
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 19 - Mississippi Air Service Development Program Guidelines › Rule 6-1-19-1.14 - Audit

Current through June 25, 2024
Funds provided under ASDP are subject to audit by the State
				  Department of Audit.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-471
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 19 - Mississippi Air Service Development Program Guidelines › Rule 6-1-19-1.15 - Waiver

Current through June 25, 2024
These guidelines may be amended by MDA at any time. MDA, in
				  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.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-471
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 19 - Mississippi Air Service Development Program Guidelines › Rule 6-1-19-1.16 - Additional Information

Current through June 25, 2024
Program inquiries and applications should be directed to:
Mississippi Air Service Development Grant Program
Mississippi Development Authority
Post Office Box 849
Jackson, Mississippi 39205
Telephone: (601)359-3552
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-471
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 19 - Mississippi Air Service Development Program Guidelines › Rule 6-1-19-1.17 - Application Requirement

Current through June 25, 2024
Three (3) copies of the application must be submitted to
				  MDA. MDA will evaluate the application to determine if the project meets the
				  program criteria.
Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
										57-1-471
				  (Rev. 2014).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 20 - Mississippi Air Service Growth Program (MASGP) › Rule 6-1-20.1 - General Authorization and Purpose

Current through June 25, 2024
In the 2016 legislative session, the Mississippi State
				  Legislature passed HB 1074 creating the "Economic Development and
				  Infrastructure Fund" in order to support infrastructure and transportation
				  needs in counties in which legal gaming is conducted or authorized.
				  Specifically, the law directs the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) to
				  provide grants:
A. To assist with
				construction and repair of infrastructure in counties where legal gaming is
				being conducted or is authorized and for structures designed to promote the
				gaming and entertainment industry in such counties, and
B. To aid in increasing commercial air
				service at existing commercial service airports in counties in this state in
				which legal gaming is being conducted or is authorized by offering to assist
				Part 121 carriers through the following air service development methods:
				revenue guaranty, seat guaranty, seat cost mitigation, ground handling and
				marketing.
House Bill 1074, 2016 Regular Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 20 - Mississippi Air Service Growth Program (MASGP) › Rule 6-1-20.2 - Legislative Funding Allocation

Current through June 25, 2024
The Legislature directed MDA to allocate not less than
				  $2,500,000 annually of funds deposited into the "Economic Development and
				  Infrastructure Fund" for increasing air service in eligible counties. HB 1074
				  defines eligible air service expansion activities as:
A. Revenue Guaranty
B. Seat Guaranty
C. Seat Cost Mitigation
D. Ground handling cost mitigation
E. Marketing
House Bill 1074, 2016 Regular Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 20 - Mississippi Air Service Growth Program (MASGP) › Rule 6-1-20.3 - Mississippi Air Service Growth Program Purpose

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Air Service Growth Program (MASGP),
				  administered by the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), is designed for
				  making grants to Commercial Airlines to aid in increasing commercial air
				  service at existing commercial service airports in counties in the state in
				  which legal gaming is being conducted or is authorized. Funding for this
				  program is derived from appropriations or funds otherwise made available by the
				  State Legislature.
House Bill 1074, 2016 Regular Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 20 - Mississippi Air Service Growth Program (MASGP) › Rule 6-1-20.4 - Eligible Applicants

Current through June 25, 2024
Any Certified Part 121 Air Carrier that provides additional
				  or new air service to and/or from a commercial service airport in counties in
				  Mississippi in which legal gaming is being conducted or is authorized that have
				  FAR Part 121 air service at the time of the enactment of the program.
House Bill 1074, 2016 Regular Session
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 20 - Mississippi Air Service Growth Program (MASGP) › Rule 6-1-20.6 - Grant Programs

Current through June 25, 2024
MDA may award grants to qualified Applicants for several
				  activities allowed for by HB 1074. MDA has categorized the eligible activities
				  into two categories.
A. MASGP Category
				1 Grants. Category 1 grants are of such a nature that an Applicant can only
				participate in one of these programs at a time. The Applicant must select the
				Category 1 grant that best serves their needs and apply for only one during a
				twenty-four (24) month grant period. Applicant can combine the Category 1 grant
				with either or both of the Category 2 grants, as necessary.
(i) Revenue Guaranty
(i) Seat Guaranty
(ii) Seat Cost Mitigation
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 20 - Mississippi Air Service Growth Program (MASGP) › Rule 6-1-20.7 - Grant Agreement

Current through June 25, 2024
MDA and the Applicant will enter into a grant agreement prior
				  to the beginning of the Additional Service or New Service beginning. The Grant
				  Period will be for a term of up to twenty-four (24) months beginning on a date
				  agreed to in the grant agreement. MDA, in its sole discretion, may agree to one
				  optional twelve (12) month extension to the grant agreement after the initial
				  Grant Period. Based upon the specifics of the grant agreement, the Applicant
				  may provide seasonal service for several months during the Grant Period.
House Bill 1074, Regular Session 2016
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 20 - Mississippi Air Service Growth Program (MASGP) › Rule 6-1-20.8 - Separate Grant Agreements for Each Eligible Activity

Current through June 25, 2024
Separate Grant Agreements for Each Eligible Activity.
				  Applicants will be required to enter into a separate grant agreement for each
				  eligible activity they wish to participate in. Applicant may participate in
				  multiple grant activities at the same time, subject to categorical restrictions
				  discussed above and availability of funds. Applicants will be required to
				  adhere to all applicable state and federal law, as well as any existing
				  programmatic guidelines or forthcoming guidelines published by MDA in
				  accordance with proper administrative procedures.
House Bill 1074, Regular Session 2016
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 20 - Mississippi Air Service Growth Program (MASGP) › Rule 6-1-20.9 - Amount of Grant Award

Current through June 25, 2024
Amount of Grant Award. The amount of each grant awarded will
				  be based on the Applicant's ability to participate in the project, the degree
				  of need for the air service as determined by the community, the economic impact
				  of the New Service and/or Additional Service on the community, and the
				  availability of funds
House Bill 1074, Regular Session 2016
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 20 - Mississippi Air Service Growth Program (MASGP) › Rule 6-1-20.10 - Failure to Comply with Grant Terms

Current through June 25, 2024
Failure to Comply with Grant Terms. Failure to comply with
				  grant agreement terms may result in denial of a request for payment under the
				  grant program and/or a request for repayment of grant funds.
House Bill 1074, Regular Session 2016
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 20 - Mississippi Air Service Growth Program (MASGP) › Rule 6-1-20.11 - Purpose of the Program

Current through June 25, 2024
Purpose of the Program. The purpose of the program is to
				  increase air service capacity, frequency, and options for commercial air
				  service passengers and have a long term impact on the local economy. Therefore,
				  the Applicant must commit to making every effort to meet flight and/or
				  passenger load commitments in order to meet revenue projections.
House Bill 1074, Regular Session 2016
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 20 - Mississippi Air Service Growth Program (MASGP) › Rule 6-1-20.12 - Maintenance of New or Additional Service

Current through June 25, 2024
Maintenance of New or Additional Service. In addition, the
				  Applicant agrees to maintain the New Service and/or Additional Service
				  throughout the term of the Grant Period at the levels agreed to under the terms
				  of the agreement. If the Applicant discontinues the service or makes
				  substantial changes to the flight schedule, aircraft, or other material details
				  in the grant agreement, MDA reserves the right to deny a request for payment
				  and/or terminate the grant agreement.
House Bill 1074, Regular Session 2016
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 20 - Mississippi Air Service Growth Program (MASGP) › Rule 6-1-20.13 - Audit

Current through June 25, 2024
Funds provided under the program may be subject to audit by
				  the State Department of Audit, MDA, or other applicable state entity.
House Bill 1074, Regular Session 2016
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 20 - Mississippi Air Service Growth Program (MASGP) › Rule 6-1-20.14 - Amendment of Rules

Current through June 25, 2024
These guidelines may be amended by MDA at any time, subject
				  to the Administrative Procedures Act. MDA, in 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.
House Bill 1074, Regular Session 2016
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 20 - Mississippi Air Service Growth Program (MASGP) › Rule 6-1-20.15 - Revenue Guaranty Program

Current through June 25, 2024
MDA may provide a Revenue Guaranty to the Applicant to
				  ensure a Minimum Gross Operating Revenue, subject to the terms of this program
				  as outlined herein and as may otherwise be stated in the grant agreement
				  (hereinafter "Revenue Guaranty"). A Revenue Guaranty is a Category 1 grant and
				  therefore cannot be paired with a Seat Guaranty or a Cost Mitigation
				  grant.
House Bill 1074, Regular Session 2016
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 20 - Mississippi Air Service Growth Program (MASGP) › Rule 6-1-20.16 - Minimum Gross Operating Revenue

Current through June 25, 2024
MDA and the Applicant will negotiate a mutually agreed upon
				  Minimum Gross Operating Revenue target based on documented and supported market
				  projections.
House Bill 1074, Regular Session 2016
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 20 - Mississippi Air Service Growth Program (MASGP) › Rule 6-1-20.17 - Revenue Guarantees

Current through June 25, 2024
Revenue Guarantees supported through this program will be
				  subject to a dollar cap negotiated within the grant agreement. MDA will
				  consider the type of service, duration and frequency of service, Return on
				  Investment, and other factors when determining the dollar cap.
House Bill 1074, Regular Session 2016
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 20 - Mississippi Air Service Growth Program (MASGP) › Rule 6-1-20.18 - Application Process for Revenue Guaranty Program

Current through June 25, 2024
The Applicant must provide all documentation requested by MDA
				  pertaining to the New Service and/or Additional Service. This information will
				  include, but is not limited to:
A.
				Name of the Part 121 Air Carrier
B. Name and location of the commercial
				service airport
C. Additional or
				new destination to be serviced by the Applicant as a result of the grant.
D. Projected start date of New
				Service and/or Additional Service
E. Frequency of flights being proposed
F. Increase over current flight
				frequency
G. Projected passenger
				load for New Service and/or Additional Service
H. Increase over existing passenger counts
I. Justification of the market
				demand for New Service and/or Additional Service
J. Letter of support from the Mississippi
				airport or community with Return on Investment for the community
K. Applicant financials as reported to the US
				Department of Transportation
L.
				Projected gross revenues based on the number of flights and/or passengers as
				well as additional revenues Applicant reasonably expects to achieve through
				operating the service.
M. Aircraft
				type to provide the New Service and/or Additional Service, with seating
				capacity
N. Minimum Gross
				Operating Revenue Guaranty requested with justification
O. Copies of agreement(s) between the
				Applicant and Mississippi Entities for guaranteed service, marketing and other
				incentives
House Bill 1074, Regular Session 2016
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 20 - Mississippi Air Service Growth Program (MASGP) › Rule 6-1-20.19 - Additional Considerations for Grant Evaluation under the Revenue Guaranty Program

Current through June 25, 2024
MDA may take into account the Applicant's history of
				  reliability in providing scheduled air service when evaluating the grant
				  application.
House Bill 1074, Regular Session 2016
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 20 - Mississippi Air Service Growth Program (MASGP) › Rule 6-1-20.20 - Reporting Requirements for Revenue Guaranty Program

Current through June 25, 2024
The Applicant shall submit a
				quarterly report to MDA during the term of the grant agreement that will
				provide monthly information on the status of the Additional Service and/or New
				Service. This report will include the following:
A. Projected v. Actual additional flights
B. Projected v. Actual additional
				passengers
C. Projected Revenues
				v. Actual Revenues
D. A statement
				describing the reason(s) for any shortfall in revenues, as well as supporting
				documentation.
E. A statement
				explaining how the Approved Carrier is addressing the reason(s) for any
				shortfall in Projected Revenue.
House Bill 1074, Regular Session 2016
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 6 - Economic Development › Part 1 - Financial Resources › Chapter 20 - Mississippi Air Service Growth Program (MASGP) › Rule 6-1-20.21 - Reporting Time Limitations for Revenue Guaranty Program

Current through June 25, 2024
Reports shall be submitted no later than thirty (30) days
				  following the end of the quarter and in a manner prescribed by MDA.
House Bill 1074, Regular Session 2016