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Community Development Grant

THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST

Foundation Quarterly

Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Development Grant

Funder: United Way of Southeast Mississippi

Overview:
Small development grants designed to support one-time expenses or short-term projects that benefit nonprofit organizations in the region.

    Geographic Scope

  • Forrest, Lamar, Marion, and Perry counties, Mississippi

    Focus Areas

  • Youth Opportunity
  • Healthy Community
  • Financial Security

    Eligible Applicants

  • Nonprofit organizations or community groups
  • Proposed projects must benefit a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
  • Organization must be registered as a charity with the MS Secretary of State

    Eligibility Requirements

  • Projects must align with United Way SEMS mission by addressing needs in youth opportunity, healthy community, and/or financial security
  • Requests must serve a population located within Forrest, Lamar, Marion and/or Perry counties
  • Funds must be used within 12 months of grant receipt
  • A nonprofit organization can only receive one approved grant per fiscal year (April-March)

    Funding Restrictions

  • NOT for: Ongoing program expenses, event sponsorship, or capital campaigns
  • FOR: One-time expenses or short-term projects only

    Reporting Requirements

  • Status report required within 6 months of grant receipt
  • Final impact report required at end of 12-month grant cycle

    Review Timeline

  • Applications reviewed by Community Impact Executive Committee at the beginning of each quarter: July, October, January, and April
  • Next deadlines (estimated based on quarterly review): July 2026, October 2026, January 2027, April 2027

    Contact

  • Amy Lyon
  • Email: amy@unitedwaysems.org
  • Phone: 601-475-0218

How to Apply

Application Process

Step 1: Account Setup

  • LOGIN if you already have a user name and password

  • CREATE AN ACCOUNT if you are a new user (an email will be sent to you)

  • RESET YOUR PASSWORD if needed

    • Step 2: Complete Application

  • All applicants are required to have an account to complete and submit their application

  • You can "save a draft" and return to complete your submission

  • Keep your user name and password handy

    • Step 3: Submit Application

  • Submit your completed application through the online portal

  • Be sure to log out once you have saved your draft or submitted your application

      • Important Instructions

    • Incomplete applications will not be accepted
    • Do not leave any blanks
    • All required fields must be completed

      Application Deadlines

    • Applications reviewed at the beginning of each quarter (July, October, January, and April)
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