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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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The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in creating innovative, disruptive technologies with commercial potential or societal benefit, including projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. Specialty tubing could be relevant for agricultural equipment or renewable energy systems.