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)

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.