Mississippi Youth and Health Funding via Costco Foundation
Mississippi 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can access funding through Costco Foundation for monetary program needs. Grants support evidence-based initiatives with measurable outcomes and strong community collaboration. Forestry-related organizations with qualifying youth, education, or community health programs in Mississippi may be eligible.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs in Mississippi may be eligible for support, including those working in forestry-related communities. Creag Foundation supports smaller or evolving organizations nationwide; interested groups can submit a letter of inquiry to be considered for invitation-only grant opportunities.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth can seek funding for health, education, development, and welfare programs from the Dan Paul Foundation, including projects in Mississippi. Grants up to US $15,000 may support child advocacy, homelessness, poverty relief, clean air and water education, refugee enrichment, and related youth-focused initiatives.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Scalable Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in Mississippi and globally can seek up to US $300,000 over three years to scale innovative solutions for underserved communities. Focused on bold, scalable social and environmental impact, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation supports organizations ready to grow beyond pilot stage across multiple sectors, including those touching forestry-related challenges.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Mississippi Innovation
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education, economic empowerment, or climate resilience in Mississippi and worldwide can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations serving mostly economically underserved communities, including those advancing green jobs, workforce readiness, or STEM skills that may intersect with forestry-related needs.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Safety Grants in Mississippi
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Mississippi can seek funding for safety, education, and community development projects. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help U.S. organizations advance auto and home safety, disaster preparedness, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, and K-12 and higher education initiatives that may benefit forestry-related communities.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Mississippi Arts and Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Mississippi and across the U.S. can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, awarding more than US $100,000 for arts and science programming. Eligible 501(c)(3)s with audited expenses over $2 million may seek program, capital, or limited general support, including arts education, artist development, and STEAM initiatives that serve broad audiences.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Health Grants in Mississippi
Mississippi nonprofits and other eligible charitable organizations can seek funding for health, education, and community initiatives that improve people’s well-being. Focused on equitable healthcare and education, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites programs such as food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM education, and preventive health efforts, which may include forestry-related community or health projects.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Mississippi Youth Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Organizations working on education, health, or family economic stability projects for urban low-income children in Mississippi and other eligible areas can seek more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds qualified nonprofits and social enterprises in the U.S., India, and South Africa whose programs measurably improve outcomes for children and youth.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Charitable organizations in Mississippi and worldwide can seek funding for humanitarian, educational, environmental, and contemporary arts projects that promote sustainable development and community well-being. Grants from La Roche help accredited charities engage Roche expertise and employees in local programs managed through in-country affiliate offices, which support organizations operating within their own national borders.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Mississippi
Mississippi nonprofits and humanitarian organizations focused on health, education, or disaster relief may be eligible to access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for programs serving marginalized communities. This global funder supports efforts such as healthcare access, child and women’s health, humanitarian aid, and related social services, which could complement community-based conservation or rural forestry initiatives.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Mississippi Nonprofits
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Mississippi 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 broadly focused, well-managed organizations; Mississippi groups with forestry-related education, research, or health initiatives may be eligible.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Humanitarian and Poverty Funding from Gupta Family
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help Mississippi groups and other eligible 501(c)(3)s or qualifying foreign entities working on poverty, disability, disaster relief, or human and social services programs worldwide.
Gupta Family Foundation
Education and Arts Funding for Nonprofits from Cowles Charitable Trust
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations can apply for up to US $10,000 to support education, social justice, health, arts, ethical journalism, or climate research initiatives, including general operating support. With a mission to further Gardner Cowles Jr.’s philanthropic legacy, Cowles Charitable Trust primarily favors projects in Downstate New York and South Florida, but occasionally backs broader mission-aligned efforts that may benefit Mississippi forestry-related programs.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Jesse W Couch Foundation Conservation Grants in Mississippi
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Wildlife conservation and environmental nonprofits in Mississippi can seek storytelling support to showcase their impact. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant backs 501(c)(3) and aligned for-profit organizations working in preservation, education, or wellness, offering more than US $50,000 to elevate mission-driven narratives that may include forestry-related conservation work.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Mississippi Programs
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Mississippi and the broader Southern region can seek funding for programs such as education, poverty relief, disaster relief, health, and conservation. Robinson Foundation supports efforts that tangibly improve lives, including work with children and families, veterans, animal welfare, nature and wildlife, and religious or spiritual initiatives.
Robinson Foundation
Mississippi Environmental Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Diverse 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on environmental conservation, community services, or peacebuilding in Mississippi can seek support for their programs and initiatives. Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides flexible funding that may benefit organizations with forestry-related or broader environmental projects that respect people, the environment, and our changing world.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Forestry Communities
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Forestry-focused nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities in Mississippi communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can seek funding for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects. Focused on community well-being, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites eligible organizations within 30 miles of a GP manufacturing community to apply for support that strengthens local quality of life.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Conservation Funding for Producers from NRCS
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Agricultural producers, non-industrial private forest landowners, Tribes, and water management entities in Mississippi can receive financial and technical assistance to implement conservation practices on working lands. With a mission to improve environmental quality, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service supports forestry and agricultural projects that enhance soil health, water and air quality, wildlife habitat, and climate resilience through EQIP.
USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Mississippi
TJX Foundation Grants for Mississippi Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Mississippi located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. The TJX Foundation supports initiatives that help vulnerable families and children access resources and opportunities to build better futures.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Environment and Community Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries working on environmental conservation or human services can apply for $5,000 - $10,000 in flexible funding, including in Mississippi. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help support general operating or program costs, issued as unrestricted awards, for U.S.-headquartered groups with projects in the U.S. or abroad, which may include forestry-related work.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations in Mississippi seeking support for community programs can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to fund projects such as cultural activities, education, health facilities, and environmental or wildlife initiatives. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports U.S. organizations where relatively small grants can make a significant difference, which may include forestry-related efforts.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Mississippi Communities
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Mississippi 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for basic needs, community vitality, and volunteer-driven programs. U.S.-based organizations working on hunger relief, housing and shelters, financial literacy, workforce readiness, or community and economic development may be eligible, with priority for sites engaging Ameriprise employee and advisor volunteers.
Ameriprise Financial
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving economic stability, workforce readiness, health, social services, or disaster relief in Mississippi communities may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports U.S. community-based programs serving underserved and underrepresented individuals and families where O’Reilly Auto Parts has a business presence.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Mississippi Community Programs Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Mississippi working on youth development, food security, housing, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Forestry and conservation groups serving underserved youth or families through education, community gardens, or beautification projects may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Mississippi with strong, replicable community partnerships addressing significant social issues can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award. This U.S.-wide competition honors collaborations among public, private, and social sector partners, so forestry-focused nonprofits with impactful cross-sector initiatives may be eligible.
Mutual Of America Foundation