Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 6 - Economic Development
Part 4 - Community Services
Chapter 9 - Community Development Block Grant Programs
Rule 6-4-9.20 - Selection Process

A. The problem (or threat) must be an eligible community development need that has a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health and welfare of the community.

B. The situation, if not addressed, must be a permanent threat to public health or welfare.

C. The application must address other financial resources not being available to meet such needs, including a copy of the applicant's latest budget.

D. The situation addressed by the applicant must be unanticipated and beyond the control of the local government.

E. The application must include documentation on the beneficiaries, including low- and moderate-income persons.

F. The application must include documentation that the emergency occurred or was discovered within the last 18 months.