Mississippi Grants
Last updated September 27, 2026
There are currently 11 active grants available to Mississippi applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Cooperative Competes Grants (Cooperative Energy) Cooperative Energy · Foundation Rolling · $9K – $25K The Cooperative Competes initiative, unveiled in early 2019 by Cooperative Energy and the 11 Member distribution cooperatives it serves, allows economic development organizations — or the recognized authority — to apply for grant funds to… | |
| FY26 Emergency Operations Center Grants Homeland Security Grants · State Rolling · Varies Special appropriation of funds for the building or renovation of Emergency Operation Centers. These are special appropriation projects. | |
| FY26 Emergency Operations Center Homeland Security Grants · State Rolling · Varies Special appropriation of funds for the building or renovation of Emergency Operation Centers. These are special appropriation projects. | |
| Building Fund for the Arts Arts Commission Grants · State Rolling · $2.5M – $50M Building Fund for the Arts (BFA) grants support the repair, renovation, or expansion of public facilities that are used for year-round arts programming. | |
| Underserved Initiative Arts Commission Grants · State Rolling · Varies To ensure more equitable access to the arts throughout the state, the Mississippi Arts Commission identifies counties that have not recently received grants or services from MAC and provides direct outreach to locations in those counties… | |
| Operating Grants Arts Commission Grants · State Rolling · $750K – $3M Operating Grants aim to help nonprofit arts organizations maintain financial stability, build organizational capacity, improve artist programs, and distribute their programs throughout the community. | |
| Project Grants Arts Commission Grants · State Rolling · $25K – $500K Project Grants are utilized in funding a broad range of arts projects (and arts components of larger projects) in Mississippi communities. Requires a dollar-for-dollar cash match. | |
| FY26 Emergency Operations Center Grant Homeland Security Grants · State Rolling · Varies Special appropriation funds for building or renovation of Emergency Operation Centers. Released as part of FY26 FEMA Preparedness Grants. | |
| Mini-Grants Arts Commission Grants · State Rolling · $20K – $100K Mini-Grants for organizations are designed to meet a wide variety of needs in Mississippi communities. | |
| Mississippi Whole Schools Capacity Building Project Grant Arts Commission Grants · State Rolling · Varies Starting in Fall 2022, this grant is available exclusively for Mississippi Whole Schools (MWS) schools to fund projects that strengthen capacity for education in the arts. | |
| Mississippi Whole Schools Arts Commission Grants · State Rolling · Varies Mississippi Whole Schools is a program open to K-12 schools that uses the arts as a vehicle for promoting high-quality instruction and learning for students. |
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About grants in Mississippi
Mississippi funds organizations through the Mississippi Arts Commission, the Mississippi Department of Education, the Mississippi Home Corporation, and the Mississippi Development Authority. The state's philanthropic sector includes the Community Foundation for Mississippi, the CREATE Foundation, and the Phil Hardin Foundation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What state grants are available in Mississippi?
Key Mississippi agencies include the Mississippi Arts Commission for arts and cultural projects, the Mississippi Department of Education, the Mississippi Home Corporation for affordable housing, and the Mississippi Development Authority for economic and community development.
What foundations serve Mississippi?
The Community Foundation for Mississippi in Jackson supports more than 20 counties, the CREATE Foundation serves northeast Mississippi, and the Phil Hardin Foundation focuses on education statewide. These funders back education, the arts, health, and community needs.
Are there grants for Mississippi nonprofits?
Yes. Mississippi nonprofits can apply for arts funding from the Mississippi Arts Commission, housing and development grants through the Mississippi Home Corporation, and flexible community support from the Community Foundation for Mississippi and the CREATE Foundation.
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