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Mississippi Community Development Grants

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Military One Coast Small Business Grants
Contact for amount
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 and nonprofit organizations that serve military-connected communities, helping them enhance their operations and positively impact the local economy.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
2025 Environmental Literacy for Community Resilience Program
$750,000
National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine
Private

Application Deadline

May 21, 2025

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educational projects that enhance community resilience and environmental literacy in the Gulf States by engaging learners of all ages in addressing local environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
Mississippi Arts Commission – Artist Fellowship
$5,000
Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2026

This grant provides financial support to professional artists living in Mississippi, allowing them to further their artistic practice without the constraints of specific project requirements.

Arts
Individuals
Public Art in Community Grant Program
$120,000
Mississippi Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This grant provides funding for Mississippi-based nonprofit organizations to create public art installations and host free outdoor concerts, fostering community engagement and cultural vibrancy in rural areas.

Arts
Nonprofits
Thriving Communities Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Strategic Planning Grant Program
$150,000
Delta Regional Authority (DRA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This program provides funding to under-resourced communities in the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop strategic plans that address local economic development challenges.

Community Development
City or township governments
Community Investment Fund
Contact for amount
United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County
Private

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
Community Micro-Grant Program
$10,000
Forge AHEAD Center
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi that are working to improve health outcomes related to diabetes, obesity, and hypertension in underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
$2,500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Appalachian region for projects that promote economic diversification and workforce development in communities impacted by coal industry job losses.

Workforce Development
State governments
Mississippi Hills Heritage Area Alliance Community Grants
$20,000
Mississippi Hills Heritage Area Alliance (MHHAA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This program provides funding for community projects that promote the cultural heritage of the Mississippi Hills region through education, preservation, and development initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Disaster Relief Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Entergy Charitable Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Entergy Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the southern United States to support initiatives that enhance education, workforce development, poverty alleviation, and environmental stewardship in local communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
South Arts’ Cross-Sector Impact Grants–2026
$15,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects between arts organizations and non-arts entities in the Southern U.S. to creatively address health and wellness challenges in their communities.

Arts
Individuals
Southeast Aquatics Fund
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in the southeastern U.S. to improve aquatic habitats and water quality, particularly for endangered species and key river basins.

Environment
Nonprofits
READY Nonprofits
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This program provides free training and funding opportunities to nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region, helping them build capacity to better address community challenges and improve their operational effectiveness.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
MartinConnects Fund
$8,000
MartinFed
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in specific U.S. regions for initiatives addressing homelessness, STEM education, veterans' services, and support for women and children.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Façade Grant Improvement Program
$30,000
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to eligible business owners in downtown Ocean Springs for improving the appearance and condition of their commercial building facades to boost tourism and support local businesses.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Artist Creative Practice Grant
$3,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This grant provides financial support to individual artists in the southeastern U.S. for professional development opportunities that can significantly advance their careers.

Arts
Individuals
READY Local Governments Training Program
$50,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2026

This program provides training and funding opportunities to local governments in economically distressed areas of the Appalachian Region, helping them improve their capacity to secure and manage federal grants for community development projects.

Capacity Building
City or township governments