Grants for Arts in Mississippi
Last updated September 27, 2026
There are 7 active grants for arts tagged to Mississippi, part of 5,034 active grants for arts listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| 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. | |
| 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 for arts in Mississippi
Arts grants support visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, cultural preservation, and creative organizations. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is the flagship federal funder, distributing over $160 million annually. State arts councils, foundations like the Andy Warhol Foundation and Mellon Foundation, and corporate sponsors provide extensive additional funding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for an NEA grant?
The NEA offers grants through multiple programs including Art Works, Challenge America, Our Town, and Research: Art Works. Applications are submitted through Grants.gov. Most require 501(c)(3) status or government affiliation. The NEA funds in specific disciplines (dance, design, literature, media arts, music, theater, visual arts) with distinct application cycles.
Can individual artists get grants?
The NEA's direct individual grants are limited to Literature Fellowships and honorary awards. However, many state arts councils, foundations (Pollock-Krasner, United States Artists, Creative Capital), and residency programs provide direct artist funding. Fiscal sponsorship through organizations like Fractured Atlas opens additional grant opportunities for individual artists.
Are there grants for community arts programs?
Yes. The NEA's Our Town program funds creative placemaking. State and regional arts councils heavily fund community programming. Foundations like ArtPlace America, the Kresge Foundation, and local community foundations support community arts. CDBG funds can support arts-based community development projects.
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