Mississippi Women in the Lead
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Program Type: Leadership development cohort program
Geographic Scope: Mississippi statewide
Focus: Building leadership capacity among Mississippi women
Program Components:
- Cohort-based learning model
- Leadership training and development
- Peer support and networking
- Multiple cohorts offered (2024 cohort documented with numerous participants)
Contact Information:
- Women's Foundation of Mississippi
- 2906 North State Street, Suite 302
- Jackson, MS 39216
- Phone: 601.326.3001
- Email: info@womensfoundationms.org
- Website: womensfoundationms.org
Additional Resources:
- Mississippi Women in the Lead FAQs available on website
How to Apply
Application Process
Form: Mississippi Women in the Lead Application
For detailed application information, refer to:
- Mississippi Women in the Lead FAQs on womensfoundationms.org
- Contact foundation directly for current application deadlines and materials
Contact: info@womensfoundationms.org or 601.326.3001
What Women's Foundation of Mississippi actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 18
- Total given
- $773K
- Median grant
- $43K
- Range
- $15K–$73K
- By dollars: Mississippi 97%, South Carolina 3%. Top recipient cities: Jackson, MS; Ridgeland, MS; Cleveland, MS.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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Fields of Work
- Women
- Youth leadership
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