Application Process

Application Process. 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 project. Grant recipients will be notified in writing of the funding decision. MDA WILL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 1 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30. V. The application must include the following: W. • a detailed description and narrative explaining the specific sUAS project, describing the purposes for which a grant is requested and how the project will expand upon small unmanned aircraft systems manufacturing capabilities in Mississippi; • a detailed description of the company ownership and demonstration of Mississippi residency of at least fifty-one percent (51%) of company ownership; • documentation the project has One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) in private matching funds; • a project narrative which should include a cost estimate and timeline of the proposed project; • budget sheet; • three (3) years of audited financials of the eligible applicant; and • E-Verification for the applicant and benefitting business. X. Y. The Applicant must submit two (2) originals of the application to MDA. All documentation must have original signatures.