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Mississippi Minority Surety Bond Guaranty Program

MDA's Minority Surety Bond Guaranty Program helps women- and minority-owned contracting businesses in Mississippi secure surety bonds to participate in state, federal, and local government construction projects. The state backs the applicant to improve bond approval rates.

About this program

Visit the program website for full details.

Eligibility

Mississippi-based construction businesses certified as minority-owned (MBE) or women-owned (WBE). Must have been in business for at least one year and meet financial and experience qualifications for the bond. Cannot subcontract more than 75% of any project.

Requirements

  • Be certified as a minority-owned (MBE) or women-owned (WBE) business
  • Be in the construction business and based in Mississippi
  • Have been in business for at least one year