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Small and Minority Business Resources | Mississippi Development Authority Small and Minority Business Resources Big support for minority and small businesses Mississippi connects businesses to the people and resources they need. These connections ensure small, minority- and woman-owned businesses remain a driving force in our state’s economy.
Through the Minority and Small Business Development Division, companies gain access to public and private partners that open doors to new markets and investments.
Small Business Administration Small Business Certification Application Minority Business Certification Become a certified minority or woman-owned business Qualifying as a minority or woman-owned business can help attract new business and opportunities with school and government entities, leading to diversified income. Learn more about our certification program by clicking below.
Discover Educational Programs & Workshops Several programs and workshops offered through MDA help minority and women-owned businesses increase their competitiveness. Customized business development workshops provide assistance with planning and general management, accounting and financial management, networking, negotiating, branding and marketing and more.
The Model Contractor Development and Contractor License Review programs teach small construction contractors the value of licensure and help them improve their operations and increase bonding capacity. Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program (MPTAP) An important part of Mississippi’s economy is the procurement of commercial and government contracts for the state's small businesses.
The Bid Bank provides equal opportunities for available contracts for small businesses, which can increase their competitiveness in the marketplace. MPTAP helps businesses identify, compete for and win government contracts. Millions of dollars are awarded to Mississippi businesses through the technical assistance provided by counselors with the MPTAP.
MPTAP operates through MDA’s Minority & Small Business Division with funding supported by a cooperative agreement grant administered by the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency. Matching funds are provided by MDA, city and county governments, economic development organizations and private corporations. Contracting Opportunities Are you a minority or woman business owner ready to expand?
Join the Mississippi Minority Business Registry (link above) to unlock new contracting opportunities and connect with buyers across the state. Create your free account and register today. No certification is required to register, but registration does not certify your business.
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Minority and Small Business Resources is funded by Mississippi Development Authority. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Cultural Heritage Grant Program (Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area) is sponsored by Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area (MDNHA) (with support from the National Park Service and the Mississippi Development Authority). This program aims to preserve, perpetuate, and celebrate the Mississippi Delta’s heritage by fostering collaboration that strengthens Delta communities and their economies. Grants help bring local stories to life, strengthen community identity, and enhance cultural heritage tourism throughout the region. Successful applications must align with one or more of MDNHA's five cultural heritage themes.
Mississippi Small Business Development Grant is a grant from the Mississippi Development Authority that funds economic development organizations and local governments to develop industrial sites across Mississippi. Ready Sites — publicly owned properties with at least 20 developable acres — are eligible for grants up to $50,000, while Premier Sites of 100+ acres with intermodal access qualify for up to $250,000. A minimum 50-50 match from other sources is required. Eligible activities include engineering and due diligence services, environmental assessments, utility expansion, road and rail infrastructure, and on-site demolition. Eligible applicants include counties, municipalities, and public or private nonprofit economic development entities.