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Mississippi Disaster Prevention and Relief Grants

Explore 9 grant opportunities

National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Statewide Residential Safe Room Grant Program
$3,500
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

Date Added

Oct 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to eligible Mississippi homeowners for the installation of safe rooms designed to protect against tornadoes and other natural disasters.

Safety
Individuals
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
Contact for amount
Cultivating Healthy Environments – Region 4
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to community-based organizations, local and tribal governments in eight southeastern states to address environmental justice issues and promote healthier environments.

Environment
City or township governments
2024 Community Impact Mini Grant Program
$1,500
United Way of the Golden Triangle Region
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 9, 2024

Date Added

May 3, 2024

The United Way of the Golden Triangle Region offers Mini-Grants for Community Impact, designed to strengthen local initiatives across Choctaw, Lowndes, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Webster, and Winston Counties in Mississippi. This grant program is deeply aligned with the United Way's foundational mission to address human needs through united community efforts. It emphasizes human services planning, community-wide fundraising, and the allocation of funds based on citizen review, reflecting a strategic priority to foster effective and efficient means of service delivery. The program targets registered 501(c)3 non-profits, organizations, businesses, programs, and community groups. The primary beneficiaries are the residents of the aforementioned counties, with an overarching goal to improve conditions in key areas. The grants focus on advancing Education, Health, Financial Stability, Children/Family well-being, and Disaster relief, recognizing these as critical pillars for a thriving community. The strategic priorities of the United Way, as evidenced by this program, revolve around a theory of change that postulates that by supporting local entities committed to these specific areas, significant community-wide improvements can be achieved. This approach underscores the belief that meeting the human needs of the region requires the collective efforts of all community segments. The mutual understanding and acceptance of roles between the United Way and participating organizations are deemed essential for the success of these joint efforts. While the document does not explicitly state "expected outcomes and measurable results" in a dedicated section, the implied outcomes are enhanced educational opportunities, improved health outcomes, greater financial stability for individuals and families, stronger support systems for children and families, and more resilient communities in the face of disasters. The grant amounts, ranging from $500 to $1,500 per entity, aim to provide vital support to these initiatives, with the expectation that these funds will directly contribute to achieving the broader impact goals within the targeted counties.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Fiscal Year 2025 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Individual State Earthquake Assistance
$963,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2025

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to states and U.S. territories with high seismic risk to improve earthquake safety through mitigation, preparedness, and educational initiatives.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Fiscal Year 2025 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance
$300,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions for initiatives that improve earthquake safety and awareness across multiple states or nationally.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Community Impact Mini Grant Program 2024
$1,500
United Way of the Golden Triangle Region
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 9, 2024

Date Added

May 23, 2024

The Mini-Grants for Community Impact, offered by the United Way of the Golden Triangle Region, aim to strengthen local initiatives within Choctaw, Lowndes, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Webster, and Winston Counties in Mississippi. This grant program aligns with the United Way's mission to address human needs through united community efforts, including human services planning, community-wide fundraising, and citizen-reviewed fund allocation. The grants are designed to foster a clear understanding and mutual acceptance of roles between the United Way and participating organizations, ensuring a collaborative approach to meeting the human needs of the specified counties. The target beneficiaries for these grants are registered 501(c)3 non-profits, organizations, businesses, programs, or community groups actively working in the designated regions. The overarching impact goal is to advance key areas such as Education, Health, Financial Stability, Children/Family well-being, and Disaster relief. By supporting these entities, the program seeks to improve the quality of life for residents across these six Mississippi counties. The program prioritizes initiatives that directly fulfill a specific community need within the identified impact areas. While the grant size is stated as $1,000 to $10,000 in one section, the funding information later specifies an awarded amount ranging from $500 to $1,500, with a maximum of $1,500 per entity. This suggests a focus on smaller, targeted interventions. Crucially, funds cannot be allocated towards salaries, reimbursements, matching funds, capital campaigns, operational expenses, consulting fees, or lobbying, ensuring that resources are directed exclusively to direct program implementation and community benefit. Expected outcomes include tangible improvements in education, health, financial stability, family support, and disaster preparedness or recovery within the target counties. While specific measurable results are not detailed, the emphasis on fulfilling "a specific community need" implies that successful applicants will demonstrate how their projects contribute to these broader goals. The United Way of the Golden Triangle Region's strategic priority is to address human needs effectively and efficiently, and their theory of change relies on the collective efforts of various community segments to achieve lasting positive change.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Delta Dental Senior Oral Health Partnership 2025
$5,000,000
Delta Dental Community Care Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations to collaborate on improving oral health care access for seniors in underserved communities across select Southern states.

Health
Nonprofits
Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant
$25,000
Hancock Whitney
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Gulf South to promote affordable housing and community resilience in underserved areas through initiatives like first-time homebuyer assistance and disaster preparedness.

Housing
Nonprofits