Minigrants

Geographic Scope: Mississippi

Focus Areas: The Council supports public humanities programs including:

• Public humanities lectures and panel discussions
• Historical and photographic exhibits
• Oral histories
• Planning of larger projects
• Development of original productions in film and online content

Eligibility:

• Any entity constituted for nonprofit purposes
• Not necessary to be incorporated or have tax-exempt status, only that the organization is not a for-profit enterprise
• Eligible entities include:
  • Private nonprofit organizations
  • Institutions of higher education
  • State, local and federally recognized Indian tribal governments
  • Community and cultural organizations
  • Educational and professional groups
  • Museums
  • Libraries
  • Public agencies
  • Non-commercial radio and television stations

Deadline Notes: No set deadlines, but applications must be received at least four weeks before the program or proposed grant period begins

Contact Information:

• Mississippi Humanities Council
• 3825 Ridgewood Road, Room 311
• Jackson, MS 39211-6497
• Phone: 601-432-6752
• Fax: 601-432-6750

Purpose: To help communities explore and share their history and culture by creating public humanities programs that encourage reflection, discussion, and civic participation.