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2026 Governor’s Arts Award
Contact for amount
Mississippi Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This program honors individuals and organizations in Mississippi that have made significant contributions to the arts, celebrating their artistic excellence and impact on the state's cultural heritage.

Community Development
Individuals
Community Investment Fund
Contact for amount
United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County (UWOLC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries in Lafayette County, Mississippi, for programs that improve health, education, financial stability, and address basic needs in the community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025 Tourism Grant Program
Contact for amount
Visit Vicksburg
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2024

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This program provides financial support to festivals, events, and organizations that attract out-of-town visitors to Vicksburg, boosting local tourism and economic growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025 Visit Vicksburg Tourism Grant Program
$10,000
Visit Vicksburg
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations and projects that enhance Vicksburg's appeal as a tourist destination, supporting local initiatives that promote tourism and boost the economy.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Innovative Quality of Life Grant
$25,000
The Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2024

Date Added

May 13, 2024

The Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities is accepting Innovative Quality of Life Grant applications for Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025). Maximum funding amount for each grant is $25,000. MSCDD expects to fund five or more new grants. Deadline for the application is June 5, 2024 at noon. Eligibility and more details are stated in the application. Applications should address one or more of the following expected outcomes from the current state plan: Developing and Strengthening Self-Advocacy and Leadership Developing or Improving Approaches to Services and Systems Meeting Other Needs of People with Developmental Disabilities and Families Planning of the Future Care for Aging Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Jackson Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program
$15,000
City of Jackson
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to small business and commercial property owners in Jackson, Mississippi, to improve the appearance of their buildings and attract more customers and investors.

Housing
Small businesses
Mississippi Humanities Council Documentary Film Grants
$15,000
Mississippi Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2024

Date Added

Feb 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and cultural groups in Mississippi to create documentary films that explore and reflect on the state's rich history and culture.

Arts
Nonprofits
Mississippi Humanities Council Grant : Regular grants (Summer)
$10,000
Mississippi Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

May 1, 2024

Date Added

Feb 14, 2024

The Mississippi Humanities Council offers grants to support projects that engage communities in meaningful dialogue, attract diverse audiences, and are participatory and engaging, applying humanities to everyday life. Grants support public humanities programs, exhibits, planning of larger projects, and the development of original productions in various media. Regular grants : start at $2,500 to $10,000. Regular grants applications are accepted on May 1st and September 1st Grant renewed every year.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mississippi Humanities Council Grant : Regular grants (Fall)
$10,000
Mississippi Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2024

Date Added

Feb 14, 2024

The Mississippi Humanities Council offers grants to support projects that engage communities in meaningful dialogue, attract diverse audiences, and are participatory and engaging, applying humanities to everyday life. Grants support public humanities programs, exhibits, planning of larger projects, and the development of original productions in various media. Regular grants : start at $2,500 to $10,000. Regular grants applications are accepted on May 1st and September 1st Grant renewed every year.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mississippi Humanities Council Grant : Oral history grants (Summer)
$10,000
Mississippi Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

May 1, 2024

Date Added

Feb 14, 2024

The Mississippi Humanities Council offers grants to support projects that engage communities in meaningful dialogue, attract diverse audiences, and are participatory and engaging, applying humanities to everyday life. Grants support public humanities programs, exhibits, planning of larger projects, and the development of original productions in various media. Regular grants : start at $2,500 to $10,000. Regular grants applications are accepted on May 1st and September 1st Grant renewed every year.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mississippi Humanities Council Grant : oral history grants (Fall)
$10,000
Mississippi Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2024

Date Added

Feb 14, 2024

The Mississippi Humanities Council offers grants to support projects that engage communities in meaningful dialogue, attract diverse audiences, and are participatory and engaging, applying humanities to everyday life. Grants support public humanities programs, exhibits, planning of larger projects, and the development of original productions in various media. Regular grants : start at $2,500 to $10,000. Regular grants applications are accepted on May 1st and September 1st Grant renewed every year.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY2024 Mississippi Site Development Grant Program
$100,000
Mississippi Development Authority (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 3, 2024

Date Added

Feb 5, 2024

This program is aimed at assisting economic development organizations or local governments in Mississippi with the development of greenfield sites for industrial use. It provides grants to support site due diligence or improvements on publicly owned industrial property, including public infrastructure improvement or expansion, and acquisition of real property for industrial development. The program supports both Ready Sites and Premier Sites, focusing on making these sites competitive and marketable with a preference for rail-served locations and those with access to airports or ports.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
FY2025 Mississippi Site Development Grant Program
$50,000
Mississippi Development Authority (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2025

Date Added

Feb 5, 2024

This program provides funding to economic development organizations and local governments in Mississippi to improve and prepare industrial sites for development, focusing on enhancing infrastructure and acquiring land for industrial use.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation
Contact for amount
The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local entities in Mississippi to support health promotion and community wellness programs that benefit the state's residents.

Health
Nonprofits