Mississippi Community Development Grants

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public education institutions, and government entities in U.S. and Canadian communities where Weyerhaeuser operates, focusing on projects that improve quality of life through affordable housing, education, environmental stewardship, and workforce development.

This program provides funding to organizations and events that promote tourism in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with the goal of attracting out-of-town visitors and boosting the local economy.

This program provides financial assistance to local property owners and tenants for exterior improvements to commercial properties in Long Beach, enhancing the city's economic vitality and historic charm.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments in Mississippi to implement community-based initiatives that promote healthy eating, physical activity, and improved health literacy for residents.

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Mississippi to document and share the state's rich cultural and historical narratives through various public humanities projects.

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.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and state or municipal entities in the U.S. that focus on improving access to opportunities in STEM education, workforce readiness, and community support for under-resourced populations.

This program provides financial support to businesses in designated areas of Biloxi, Mississippi, for improving the exterior appearance of their commercial buildings to boost local investment and economic vitality.

This program provides a pitch competition and investor introductions for women and founders of color in the U.S. with scalable startups that have a minimum viable product and some customer traction, specifically targeting those outside major startup hubs.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Entergy's service areas for projects that improve community well-being in areas such as arts, education, social services, and neighborhood enhancement.

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborative projects among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

This grant provides funding to state and county governments in the Gulf Coast region for non-construction activities that restore natural resources, promote tourism, and support economic growth following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state transportation departments in rural U.S. states for the replacement and rehabilitation of multiple highway bridges to improve safety and efficiency.

This grant provides financial support to small businesses in the Mississippi Gulf Coast region to help them grow and improve their operations through specific projects.

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.

This program provides financial support to small businesses in the Mississippi Gulf Coast region to help them grow, improve operations, and positively impact their local communities.

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.

The Appalachian Regional Energy Hub Initiative aims to strengthen regional economies by investing in energy resilience through research and planning grants, and implementation grants. The initiative focuses on establishing a regional energy hub for natural gas and natural gas liquids, including hydrogen production. Eligible applicants include local development districts, Indian Tribes, states, counties, cities, and higher education institutions, among others. The total funding available is $5 million, with a grant proposal due by July 24, 2024.