Building Fund for the Arts (BFA) grants support the repair, renovation, or expansion of public facilities that are used for year-round arts programming. MAC is focused on maximizing the impact of…
Mississippi Grants
Find grants available to organizations and individuals in Mississippi. These include federal grants open to Mississippi applicants, state-level funding from Mississippi agencies, and foundation grants from funders that serve the Mississippi area.
Federal grant program provided to local police, fire departments, and emergency operations agencies for protection against terrorism attacks. Funds support equipment, training/exercises, and…
Mini-Grants for organizations are designed to meet a wide variety of needs in Mississippi communities. The program may be used to present an artist from MAC's Artist Roster, support a consultancy…
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. Schools can apply for the program, which…
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.
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 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.
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…
Frequently Asked Questions
- What types of grants are available in Mississippi?
- Mississippi organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), state government grants administered by Mississippi agencies, and private foundation grants from funders that serve Mississippi. Common grant areas include education, community development, health services, arts, and small business support.
- How do I find Mississippi state government grants?
- Start with your state's grants portal and major agencies. Most Mississippi state grants are posted on the state government website or Grants.gov for federal pass-through programs. Contact your Mississippi legislators' offices for guidance on state-specific programs, as they often know about funding that isn't widely advertised.
- Are there grants for Mississippi small businesses?
- Yes. Mississippi small businesses can access SBA federal programs, state economic development grants, and local business assistance programs. Check with your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which provides free guidance on Mississippi-specific funding opportunities and application assistance.
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