Mississippi Child Welfare Funding via Costco Foundation
Mississippi nonprofits focused on children, education, or health and human services can access funding through Costco Foundation for monetary support of community programs. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations working in areas like early childhood development, children’s health, or child welfare may apply; applications are reviewed in 4–6 weeks based on community need and measurable outcomes.
Costco Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving early childhood development and youth welfare in Mississippi and beyond can seek up to US $15,000 for programs benefiting children’s health, education, and development. The Dan Paul Foundation funds initiatives such as child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, environmental education, and refugee enrichment that directly support the world’s youth.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Early-Stage Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage social impact organizations addressing major social or environmental challenges in Mississippi and beyond can receive up to US $300,000 plus intensive capacity-building support to scale their work. Focused on bold, scalable solutions for underserved communities, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation invites problem-first, systems-oriented ventures that may include early childhood development initiatives to apply year-round.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Mississippi Education
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for education, crisis response, or economic empowerment in Mississippi can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants. Grants up to US $100,000 support innovative, early-stage solutions serving predominantly economically underserved communities, which may include early childhood development initiatives that expand educational access and equity.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Education Grants in Mississippi
Educational institutions, government programs, and qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations in Mississippi can seek funding for K–12 academic performance, STEM, and pathways to college and career success. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help early childhood and youth-focused programs that also advance safety, education, or community development priorities across U.S. communities.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Mississippi Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in the U.S. that provide arts or science education, especially for young people, can apply for the William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, offering more than US $100,000 for program or capital support. Mississippi organizations with strong early childhood arts or STEAM programming may be competitive if they meet the size and 501(c)(3) requirements.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Hearst Foundation Social Service Grants in Mississippi
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Mississippi with audited expenses over $2 million can seek large social service grants from the Hearst Foundation to support direct-service programs addressing chronic poverty and economic hardship. U.S. early childhood development providers may be eligible if they focus on youth development, family strengthening, or related services with proven, scalable impact.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Mississippi Early Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofit and social enterprise programs improving early education or children’s health for low-income urban youth in Mississippi may be eligible for more than US $50,000 in project or scale-up support, as part of U.S. funding. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation supports education, health, and family economic stability initiatives in select locations including the U.S.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Phil Hardin Foundation Support for Mississippi Education
Mississippi 501(c)(3) public charities and government agencies working on early childhood development, literacy, and broader education initiatives can seek support for programs benefiting children and youth. With a mission to improve educational and life outcomes, Phil Hardin Foundation prioritizes Meridian, Lauderdale County, and Jackson, and favors projects with regional or statewide impact and strong cross-sector collaboration.
Phil Hardin Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Child Services
Nonprofit charities running humanitarian, educational, health, or arts programs that benefit young children and families in Mississippi may be eligible for funding; grants are managed through local Roche affiliates. Grants from La Roche help early childhood and youth-focused organizations worldwide, including Mississippi, with projects in child welfare, children’s health, STEM education, and broader community development.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Mississippi
Mississippi early childhood development and family-serving nonprofits can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to support health care access, children’s health, and related human services. Organizations focused on marginalized or vulnerable populations, including women, children, and families, may be eligible for projects in the U.S. that improve wellbeing and essential services.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Mississippi Nonprofits
Mississippi 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs can apply for funding that must be used in the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help early childhood development and related nonprofits expand services that significantly benefit their target populations and contribute to broader community welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Self-Reliance Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those serving young children, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $250,000. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help Mississippi and other eligible locations fund focused interventions addressing poverty, disability, social exclusion, or disaster relief, with a strong preference for smaller, founder-led, non-sectarian organizations.
Gupta Family Foundation
Education and Arts Funding for Nonprofits from Cowles Charitable Trust
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations can seek up to US $10,000 for education, arts, social justice, health, ethical journalism, or climate research projects, including early childhood efforts, from Cowles Charitable Trust. With a mission to promote education and social justice, the trust occasionally supports national work, which may include Mississippi early childhood development programs.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Early Childhood and Youth Funding from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting children’s early development and youth services, including in Mississippi, can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000. Funding supports child-focused education, basic needs, and related humanitarian programs from U.S.-based nonprofits with budgets under $1 million and overhead below 25%.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Education Grants in Mississippi
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Early childhood development and education nonprofits in Mississippi can seek storytelling support to showcase their community impact. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant funds registered 501(c)(3) and aligned for-profit organizations working in preservation, education, or wellness, with awards of more than US $50,000 to elevate mission-driven narratives, including early learning programs.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Mississippi Children
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving young children and families in Mississippi can seek funding for education, poverty relief, health, and related services. Robinson Foundation supports early childhood development efforts as part of its focus on children and families across the Southern region, emphasizing fiscally responsible, impact-driven programs rather than capital projects.
Robinson Foundation
Mississippi Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides Mississippi 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding initiatives. Organizations working in early childhood development that fit these priorities may be eligible to apply for support from this broad, future-focused charitable funder.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community and Environmental Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Mississippi seeking support for community services or environmental programs can apply for unrestricted funding ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help eligible organizations with general operating or project costs, which may include early childhood development work within its stated funding interests.
Lawrence Foundation
Early Childhood Program Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Mississippi offering early childhood education or preschool programs can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community-based services, schools, and youth programs. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation funds a wide range of U.S. initiatives, so early childhood development projects that fit its priorities may be eligible.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Mississippi Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Mississippi 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for education, social services, health care, civic, cultural, or environmental programs can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation. Grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 are awarded annually, primarily to U.S. applicants, and may support early childhood development initiatives that fit within these broad program areas.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Early Childhood and Family Support Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving early childhood development, family stability, and related services in Mississippi and other U.S. communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates can seek project, operating, or capital support; the O'Reilly Automotive Foundation prioritizes programs advancing economic stability, workforce readiness, health and social services, and disaster relief for underserved children and families.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Mississippi Youth Services Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Mississippi serving children, youth, and families can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants ranging from US $30,000 - US $350,000. Programs supporting early development through youth education, housing, food security, or environmental stewardship for young people may be competitive.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Mississippi Department of Mental Health Grants for Mississippi Early Childhood Development
Applications due Jun 8, 2027
Mississippi early childhood development and childcare programs within DMH-certified Pregnant and Parenting Women and Men with Dependent Children (PPWDC) providers can receive up to US $50,000 to support an Early Childhood Development childcare specialist. Mississippi Department of Mental Health provides Mississippi early childhood development services with cost-reimbursement funding to hire experienced specialists serving children ages 2–5 whose parents are in substance use treatment.
Mississippi Department of Mental Health
Mississippi Department of Mental Health Support for Early Childhood Programs
Applications due Jun 8, 2027
Grants from the Mississippi Department of Mental Health help Mississippi early childhood development and childcare programs serving pregnant and parenting adults in substance use treatment hire qualified childcare specialists. Funding supports operational costs for structured, developmentally focused care for children ages 2–5 within Pregnant and Parenting Women and Men with Dependent Children (PPWMDC) treatment programs.
Mississippi Department of Mental Health
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Mississippi that lead strong, replicable community partnerships may be eligible for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award, recognizing collaborative efforts addressing significant social issues. Early childhood development initiatives built on cross-sector partnerships could qualify if they demonstrate measurable community impact and the potential to serve as models for other communities.
Mutual Of America Foundation