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Mississippi Community Development Grants

Explore 72 grant opportunities

Thriving Communities Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund
Contact for amount
Weyerhaeuser
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Facade Grant Program
$2,000
City of Long Beach Main Street
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 3, 2025

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.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Disaster Relief Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Georgia that are working on recovery projects following the recent wildfires.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
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 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.

Health
Nonprofits
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

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.

Community Development
Special district governments
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
Community Façade Grant Program
$5,000
Greater Biloxi Economic Development Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 8, 2025

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.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Startup Runway Showcase
$10,000
Startup Runway Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2024

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.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Safety First Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities within 30 miles of Norfolk Southern's rail lines to improve community safety through targeted projects and initiatives.

Safety
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Open Grants Program
Contact for amount
Entergy Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2026

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

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

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rural Mental Health Innovation Grant
$55,000
Mental Health America
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations working to improve mental health in rural communities by expanding effective programs and addressing barriers to care.

Health
Nonprofits
RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-Construction Activities
$120,153,261
U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

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.

Natural Resources
State governments
Competitive Highway Bridge Program
$75,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT Federal Highway Administration )
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 4, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

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.

Transportation
State governments
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Small Business Grants
Contact for amount
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

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.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
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
Coast Young Professionals Small Business Grants
$1,000
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

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.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses