Community Development Grant

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