Grants in Mississippi: 43+ Funding Opportunities

Organizations in Mississippi can access federal grants open to all states, Mississippi-specific state agency funding, regional foundation awards, and corporate giving programs. GrantAQ tracks every active grant available to Mississippi nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and small businesses — and uses AI to match your organization to the funding you actually qualify for.

43+

Grants Available

$12.3M

Total Funding Tracked

$513K

Average Award

MS

State

Top Funding Categories in Mississippi

generalphilanthropydisease_specificeducation

Active Grants in Mississippi

Ergon Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Ergon Foundation Inc

Ergon Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Jackson, MS. In 2023, the foundation distributed $11,428,500 in grants. Total assets: $208,112,809. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Cadence Bank Foundation — Grants Program
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Cadence Bank Foundation

Cadence Bank Foundation is a private foundation based in Tupelo, MS. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,208,438 in grants. Total assets: $40,770,001. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Oakwood Foundation Charitable Tr — Grants Program
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Oakwood Foundation Charitable Tr

Oakwood Foundation Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Tupelo, MS. In 2023, the foundation distributed $7,882,500 in grants. Total assets: $9,184,533. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
W E Walker Foundation — Grants Program
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W E Walker Foundation

W E Walker Foundation is a private foundation based in Ridgeland, MS. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,061,430 in grants. Total assets: $14,692,708. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Gertude C Ford Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Gertude C Ford Foundation Inc

Gertude C Ford Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Ridgeland, MS. In 2023, the foundation distributed $3,720,166 in grants. Total assets: $44,665,990. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Robert M Hearin Foundation — Grants Program
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Robert M Hearin Foundation

Robert M Hearin Foundation is a private foundation based in Ridgeland, MS. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,325,252 in grants. Total assets: $32,491,973. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Mississippi Power Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Mississippi Power Foundation Inc

Mississippi Power Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Gulfport, MS. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,143,931 in grants. Total assets: $41,453,906. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Wheaton Foundation — Grants Program
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Wheaton Foundation

Wheaton Foundation is a private foundation based in Jackson, MS. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,176,879 in grants. Total assets: $279,618. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Mississippi Common Fund Trust — Grants Program
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Mississippi Common Fund Trust

Mississippi Common Fund Trust is a private foundation based in Oxford, MS. In 2024, the foundation distributed $1,405,868 in grants. Total assets: $66,773. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation — Grants Program
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Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation

Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation is a private foundation based in Picayune, MS. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,004,761 in grants. Total assets: $21,393,957. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Selby And Richard Mcrae Foundation — Grants Program
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Selby And Richard Mcrae Foundation

Selby And Richard Mcrae Foundation is a private foundation based in Jackson, MS. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,380,450 in grants. Total assets: $35,508,094. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
The Riley Foundation — Grants Program
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The Riley Foundation

The Riley Foundation is a private foundation based in Meridian, MS. In 2023, the foundation distributed $6,525,469 in grants. Total assets: $81,956,790. Primary focus area: unknown. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Paul & Sherry Broadhead Foundation — Grants Program
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Paul & Sherry Broadhead Foundation

Paul & Sherry Broadhead Foundation is a private foundation based in Meridian, MS. In 2024, the foundation distributed $1,255,750 in grants. Total assets: $25,565,616. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Luckyday Foundation — Grants Program
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Luckyday Foundation

Luckyday Foundation is a private foundation based in Jackson, MS. In 2023, the foundation distributed $6,529,206 in grants. Total assets: $140,859,397. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Feild Co Operative Association Incorporated — Grants Program
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Feild Co Operative Association Incorporated

Feild Co Operative Association Incorporated is a private foundation based in Ridgeland, MS. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,000,000 in grants. Total assets: $29,039,300. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Bower Foundation — Grants Program
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Bower Foundation

Bower Foundation is a private foundation based in Ridgeland, MS. In 2023, the foundation distributed $5,650,589 in grants. Total assets: $113,197,337. Primary focus area: disease specific. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Community Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Community Foundation Inc

Community Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Oxford, MS. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,000,000 in grants. Total assets: $32,552,169. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Phil Hardin Foundation — Grants Program
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Phil Hardin Foundation

Phil Hardin Foundation is a private foundation based in Meridian, MS. In 2023, the foundation distributed $3,829,936 in grants. Total assets: $50,695,256. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Chisholm Foundation — Grants Program
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Chisholm Foundation

Chisholm Foundation is a private foundation based in Laurel, MS. In 2023, the foundation distributed $4,437,351 in grants. Total assets: $77,288,871. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Maddox Foundation — Grants Program
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Maddox Foundation

Maddox Foundation is a private foundation based in Hernando, MS. In 2023, the foundation distributed $3,493,200 in grants. Total assets: $3,730,105. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Mississippi Foundation — Grants Program
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Mississippi Foundation

Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Mississippi Foundation is a private foundation based in Flowood, MS. In 2023, the foundation distributed $5,473,476 in grants. Total assets: $160,257,057. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Warren A Hood Jr Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Warren A Hood Jr Family Foundation

Warren A Hood Jr Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Hattiesburg, MS. In 2023, the foundation distributed $767,834 in grants. Total assets: $15,883,819. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Old Ladies Home Association — Grants Program
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Old Ladies Home Association

Old Ladies Home Association is a private foundation based in Ridgeland, MS. In 2023, the foundation distributed $400,100 in grants. Total assets: $43,726,005. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Phil Hardin Foundation
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Phil Hardin Foundation

Education

Up to $100KRolling deadline

Frequently Asked Questions: Mississippi Grants

What types of grants are available in Mississippi?

Mississippi organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), Mississippi-specific state agency grants, regional foundation grants, and local community foundation awards. Federal programs represent the largest pool; state agency grants often have shorter application cycles and local preference.

Do I need to be incorporated in Mississippi to apply for state grants?

For most Mississippi state agency grants, yes — organizations must be registered to do business in Mississippi and often must demonstrate primary service delivery within the state. Federal grants are open regardless of incorporation state, provided your program serves eligible populations.

How do I find Mississippi state grant opportunities?

Mississippi state agency grants are published through the state grants portal, individual agency websites (health department, arts commission, housing finance agency, etc.), and GrantAQ's aggregated database. GrantAQ pulls all active state grants alongside federal and foundation opportunities so you see everything in one place.

What is the deadline cycle for Mississippi grants?

Mississippi state grant deadlines vary widely by agency. Many education and health grants align with the state fiscal year (often July 1). Community development grants may have spring deadlines. Federal grants follow agency-specific cycles. GrantAQ tracks all deadlines and sends alerts before they close.

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