Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in Mississippi and globally can seek up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation to scale innovative solutions for underserved communities. Focused on scalable social and environmental impact, the foundation offers three years of capital plus intensive capacity-building support and connection to a broader peer community.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Fish Family Foundation Support for Education
Nonprofit organizations in Mississippi seeking funding for missions, education scholarships, independent churches and ministries, medical research, or job creation can apply for grants from the Fish Family Foundation of Maine. Applicants must submit signed requests by postal mail; proposals are reviewed monthly and evaluated on clients served, services offered, leadership experience, and financial practices.
Fish Family Foundation of Maine
Coefficient Giving Global Health Grants in Mississippi
Mississippi nonprofits and other organizations working in global health, wellbeing, animal welfare, or related policy can access funding through Coefficient Giving for evidence-based programs, advocacy, and research. While unsolicited proposals are rarely funded, occasional open programs invite requests from individuals, groups, and organizations whose work advances health, poverty alleviation, or animal welfare worldwide.
Coefficient Giving
Community Sponsorship Funding from State Farm
Nonprofits and community organizations in Mississippi seeking marketing-aligned sponsorships can apply for State Farm’s Marketing Sponsorships program, which supports community-focused initiatives. Eligible partners should offer opportunities that build the State Farm brand and connect with its marketing strategies, potentially benefiting community services and outreach efforts across local and national audiences.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Mississippi Youth Programs Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits and social enterprises in Mississippi working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability projects may be eligible for more than US $50,000 to support or scale their work. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds organizations serving urban low-income children and youth in the U.S., India, and South Africa, with limits on covering total project and operating budgets.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Mississippi Advocacy Funding via Neo Philanthropy
Nonprofit and advocacy organizations in Mississippi working on social justice, civic engagement, environmental conservation, or human services can receive support for charitable, social welfare, lobbying, and limited electoral activities. Neo Philanthropy provides these groups with rapid-response funding, expert financial management, and connections that strengthen mission-aligned campaigns and capacity-building efforts.
Neo Philanthropy Inc
Arts and Culture Funding from Nikon USA
Mississippi nonprofits and USA-based organizations seeking arts, culture, or humanities sponsorships can access funding through Nikon USA for innovative programs that showcase or integrate Nikon products. Eligible applicants must be at least 18, apply six months before their program, and operate within the U.S., as Nikon focuses on strategic marketing and community impact.
Nikon USA
Rotary Foundation Global Impact Grants in Mississippi
Nonprofit Rotary clubs and districts planning large-scale humanitarian, education, health, or economic development projects can access Rotary Foundation global grants, including work in Mississippi. Focused on sustainable international activities, these grants fund humanitarian projects, graduate scholarships, and vocational training teams with awards from US $30,000 - US $400,000 across Rotary’s key areas of focus.
The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary International
American Heart Association Grants for Mississippi Health
Mississippi nonprofits and for-profit social enterprises working on healthcare access, food security, or economic vitality can seek up to US $500,000 to scale proven, community-based solutions. Organizations may access funding through the American Heart Association’s Social Impact Fund, which supports U.S. and Puerto Rico initiatives addressing health disparities and social determinants of health.
American Heart Association
Takeda STEM and Food Access Grants
Nonprofit organizations running food access, health, or STEM education programs in Mississippi may be eligible for Takeda’s corporate giving, which supports U.S. community initiatives. Funding can help expand nutritional food access, medically tailored meals, urban farming, K–8 math, high school STEM enrichment, or college success programs, especially where they address health disparities.
Takeda
TED Grants for Mississippi Transformative Initiatives
Nonprofits, NGOs, and institutions with at least a $2M annual budget pursuing bold, proven concepts can seek large-scale philanthropic support for transformative social impact projects in Mississippi and beyond. Grants from TED help changemaking organizations expand multi-year initiatives in areas like global health, climate, social justice, and education through The Audacious Project’s collaborative funding model.
TED
WK Kellogg Foundation Community Grants in Mississippi
Nonprofit and public 501(c)(3) entities in Mississippi can seek funding for early childhood education, family economic security, health, food access, and racial equity initiatives. With a mission to improve conditions for children and families, WK Kellogg Foundation provides support across the U.S., including generational commitments in Mississippi, for eligible charitable projects.
WK Kellogg Foundation
American Psychological Foundation Grants for Mississippi Programs
Letter of inquiry due Aug 1, 2026
Nonprofits and other organizations implementing evidence-based psychological interventions or resources in Mississippi can seek funding to support community-focused projects. American Psychological Foundation supports initiatives serving marginalized communities, ending prejudice and stigma, preventing violence, and exploring mind-body health connections, including programs addressing LGBTQIA+ needs and other populations facing bias and bigotry.
American Psychological Foundation Inc
Impact Fund Justice Litigation Grants in Mississippi
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation for social, economic, environmental, or racial justice in Mississippi can receive US $10,000 - US $50,000 in recoverable support for case expenses. The Impact Fund awards quarterly grants for class actions and other systemic cases, covering out-of-pocket litigation costs like experts and discovery.
The Impact Fund
iF Design Social Impact Grants in Mississippi
Applications due Aug 19, 2026
Nonprofits and other organizations with implemented social impact projects in Mississippi can seek funding to address urgent societal challenges. Grants from iF Design help organizations advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals such as poverty reduction, education, health, gender equality, clean water, climate action, and sustainable communities, with total annual awards of €100,000 across selected projects worldwide.
iF Design
Children’s Services Funding for Nonprofits from Andrea-Mennen Family Foundation
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Nonprofit charitable organizations in the U.S. serving children and young adults through direct services, education, housing, or health programs may be eligible for project funding that shows measurable impact within nine months. The Andrea-Mennen Family Foundation supports established, successful organizations; Mississippi nonprofits working in youth services or children’s health could benefit.
The Andrea-Mennen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Mississippi
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Mississippi working in preservation, education, or wellness can seek the Storytelling Grant to share the impact of their work through powerful storytelling. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation offers awards of more than US $50,000, and wildlife conservation nonprofits may apply unsolicited for this U.S.-wide opportunity.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Mississippi Environmental Projects Funding via Quadratec
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Individuals, groups, and organizations in Mississippi with projects that improve the environment can apply for Quadratec’s Energize The Environment grants, which award US $3,500 for a single initiative. Eligible efforts include trail restoration, park beautification, litter prevention, sustainable land management, and community or youth environmental education anywhere in the U.S.
Quadratec
London School of Economics Grants for Social Ventures
Applications due Nov 10, 2026
Mississippi nonprofits and impact-first social ventures working on areas like education, health, climate, democracy, or equitable economies can access funding and accelerator support through the London School of Economics’ 100x Impact Accelerator. Selected post-pilot, pre-scale ventures receive £150,000 in flexible catalytic capital plus a 12-week hybrid program and mentorship in London and online.
London School of Economics
Early Childhood Workforce Grants for Nonprofits from Stranahan Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Dec 3, 2026
U.S. nonprofit organizations, school districts, and colleges that provide professional development to at least five early childhood programs can seek up to US $500,000 from Stranahan Foundation for workforce-focused early childhood education models. With a mission to strengthen early learning, the foundation supports scalable coaching, leadership development, and substitute teacher pool initiatives, including efforts benefiting Mississippi providers serving mostly low-income children.
Stranahan Foundation
Scaling Impact Funding from Duke University
Pre proposal due Dec 5, 2026
Nonprofit and for-profit social enterprises with at least three years of proven social or environmental impact can receive US $150,000 in unrestricted funding to scale their work, including those based in Mississippi. Duke University provides Mississippi impact-focused organizations with a global prize that supports courageous leadership, strong non-discrimination policies, and plans for expanding impact over 3–5 years.
Duke University
US $150,000 - US $250,000
K-8 Learning Innovation Grants for Nonprofits via NewSchools Venture Fund
Applications due Jan 9, 2027
Nonprofits and education-focused teams piloting early-stage K-8 literacy, numeracy, or edtech solutions in the U.S., including Mississippi, can seek US $150,000 - US $250,000 from NewSchools Venture Fund. Focused on innovative PK-12 public education, this program supports tools, content, and models that improve reading, math, and research-based, AI-enabled instruction.
NewSchools Venture Fund
Social Impact Media Funding for Nonprofits via Unity Technologies
Applications due Feb 20, 2027
Nonprofits and other legal entities in Mississippi developing impact-driven real-time 3D projects can apply for the Unity for Humanity Grant from Unity Technologies, with awards up to US $500,000 plus in-kind support. Focused on social, environmental, educational, health, or humanitarian impact aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, eligible projects must have a prototype or demo.
Unity Technologies
Mississippi Youth Career Learning Funding via Catalyze
Letter of inquiry due Feb 27, 2027
Organizations providing direct, career-connected learning services to historically underserved learners ages 11–22 in Mississippi can apply for the Catalyze Challenge, with awards up to US $300,000 for early-stage innovations. With a mission to expand youth career exploration and work-based learning, Catalyze provides U.S. programs with support to pilot or scale impactful models.
Catalyze
Community and Youth Funding from Rotary Foundation
Applications due May 15, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and Rotary clubs in Mississippi seeking support for community service, youth programs, scholarships, or humanitarian projects can apply for district grants from The Rotary Foundation. These flexible grants fund small-scale, short-term local or international activities, with each Rotary district deciding which projects and programs to support and how to distribute the funds.
The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary International
Sustainability Innovation Funding from Zayed Prize
Applications due Jun 22, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and SMEs worldwide working on health, food, energy, water, or climate action can apply for the Zayed Sustainability Prize, with awards of US $600,000 to scale proven solutions. Mississippi nonprofits with impactful sustainability projects may be competitive if they demonstrate measurable results and clear plans for long-term expansion.
Zayed Sustainability Prize
US $100,000 - US $500,000
Qatar Foundation Grants for Education Innovation
Applications due Jun 27, 2028
Legally registered education-focused organizations developing scalable, proven learning solutions can receive US $100,000 - US $500,000 to advance their work, including those based in Mississippi. Qatar Foundation provides support for projects improving learning and life outcomes, especially for marginalized learners, core skills, wellbeing, culturally grounded education, or responsible use of AI and emerging technologies.
Qatar Foundation