Bower Foundation Support for Mississippi Child Health
Mississippi youth-serving 501(c)(3) and other eligible public charities working to improve children’s health and wellness can access funding through the Bower Foundation for innovative health initiatives. Projects may address healthy lifestyles for children, health care access, physical fitness, health policy, or End Stage Renal Disease, with a required Grant Concept Summary preceding full applications.
Bower Foundation
Mississippi Youth Services Funding via Costco Foundation
Mississippi youth and children’s nonprofits focused on education, health, or human and social services can seek monetary program support through Costco Foundation’s charitable contributions. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, request cash only, and serve communities where Costco operates, with applications reviewed on factors like documented community need, measurable outcomes, and collaborative, broadly supported projects.
Costco Foundation
Entergy Charitable Foundation Youth Grants in Mississippi
Nonprofit organizations serving children and youth in Mississippi can seek funding for arts, youth services, healthy families, poverty solutions, and community improvement projects through the Entergy Charitable Foundation. With a mission to strengthen communities, Entergy Charitable Foundation provides support to eligible 501(c) entities and similar public institutions, with priority for specific counties and an April 1 deadline for Mississippi requests.
Entergy Charitable Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Mississippi Youth
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology to address youth-focused education, economic opportunity, or crisis response in Mississippi and beyond can seek Global Impact Cash Grants, up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help programs serving mostly economically underserved children and youth, including work in educational access, STEM education, job readiness, food security, and climate resilience.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Mississippi Youth Arts Funding via Hearst Foundation
Youth-serving 501(c)(3) cultural institutions in Mississippi with audited expenses over $2 million can apply for the William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, awarding more than US $100,000 for arts and science programming. Eligible nonprofits include museums, theaters, symphonies, ballets, and arts education or STEAM programs that engage children and demonstrate measurable, lasting impact.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Health Grants in Mississippi
Mississippi 501(c)(3) nonprofits and equivalent charities offering health, education, or community programs can apply for funding to support children and youth services. Focus areas for Labcorp Charitable Foundation include healthcare access for underserved populations, food pantries and meal programs, STEM education, and initiatives promoting healthy lifestyles through research, screening, and related community services.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Phil Hardin Foundation Support for Mississippi Education
Mississippi 501(c)(3) public charities and government agencies can seek funding for educational programs benefiting children and youth, especially in Meridian, Lauderdale County, and Jackson. With a mission to improve educational and life outcomes, Phil Hardin Foundation supports early childhood development, literacy, teacher quality, school leadership, equitable access, arts enrichment, and community or statewide capacity-building initiatives that can be replicated across communities.
Phil Hardin Foundation
La Roche Support for Youth Services
Youth-serving accredited charities in Mississippi working on humanitarian, social, educational, environmental, or arts programs may be eligible for funding that supports children and young people. Grants from La Roche help organizations worldwide deliver sustainable development projects, including youth services and children’s health, through local affiliate offices operating in their own countries.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Mississippi
Mississippi youth-serving and child-focused organizations supporting health, education, or humanitarian needs can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for programs aiding marginalized and vulnerable children. Grants may benefit initiatives in children’s health, disabilities, literacy, and related human and social services as part of the foundation’s broader global and U.S. work.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Mississippi Youth Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running youth or children’s programs in Mississippi can seek funding for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical work serving U.S. communities. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help soundly managed organizations expand services with broad impact, as long as funded activities and beneficiaries are within the U.S.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Youth and Community Funding from Bank of America
Mississippi 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving youth and families can seek sponsorship support for programs in basic needs, workforce education, community development, arts, environment, and inclusion. Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s U.S. sponsorships may benefit children’s initiatives that preserve neighborhoods, address hunger and shelter, or build 21st-century job skills.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Humanitarian and Poverty Funding for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $250,000. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help Mississippi youth and children’s service providers, including 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities, that are non-sectarian, founder-led, and ensure at least 90% of funds reach beneficiaries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Children and Families Grants for Mississippi Nonprofits via Community Foundation for Mississippi
Applications due Sep 2, 2026
Mississippi 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children, families, or community spaces can apply for Community Impact Project Grants to support placemaking, youth services, literacy, health access, or collaborative community partnerships. Community Foundation for Mississippi provides up to US $5,000 for project-based work across its 22-county service area, prioritizing efforts showing strong community support.
Community Foundation For Mississippi
Children and Youth Funding for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth, including those in Mississippi, can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support programs that advance life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Funding may support youth services, education, basic needs, humanitarian aid, and related initiatives worldwide, subject to budget and overhead limits.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Mississippi
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and aligned for-profit organizations working in preservation, education, or wellness can receive more than US $50,000 to tell impactful stories about their work, including in Mississippi. The Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant supports projects such as early childhood education, youth mental health, outdoor programs, and mentorship that benefit children and youth.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Youth and Community Grants for Nonprofits from Penn National Gaming
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children, youth, and families in Mississippi communities where Penn National Gaming operates can apply for grants supporting youth services, education, human services, health, and community development programs. Organizations in Hancock, Harrison, and Tunica counties may be especially well-positioned for funding that benefits local children and families.
Penn National Gaming
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Youth-serving nonprofits, schools, and local government entities in Mississippi communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental initiatives. Focused on strengthening local communities, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites eligible organizations to propose projects that enhance long-term well-being and sustainability for children and families.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Youth and Human Services Funding from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Mississippi working on youth, environmental, or human services programs can apply for Lawrence Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000 for program or general operating support. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help children’s and youth-serving organizations as part of its broader global environmental and human services focus.
Lawrence Foundation
Youth Program Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits running youth or children’s programs, including those in Mississippi, can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support education, skills training, cultural, and community-based services. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports museums, schools, clinics, and other organizations where relatively small grants can make a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Brown Foundation Grants for Mississippi Youth Camps
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, schools, CBOs, NGOs, and religious organizations running youth summer camps in Mississippi can apply for the Brown Foundation’s Summer Camp Program to support camp operations. Overnight and special-needs camps, or programs emphasizing STEM, math instruction, and academic enrichment to reduce summer learning loss, are especially encouraged to apply.
Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation
Mississippi Youth and Family Funding via MGM Resorts Foundation
Applications due Mar 8, 2027
Nonprofit organizations serving children and families in Mississippi can apply for MGM Resorts Foundation’s Community Grant Fund to support direct services such as K–12 education, family services, food security, health and wellness, homelessness, and affordable housing. Eligible agencies must serve people in MGM Resorts employee communities and comply with the foundation’s diversity and inclusion policies.
MGM Resorts Foundation
Entergy Charitable Foundation Support for Mississippi Youth
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Youth- and family-serving nonprofits in Mississippi can seek funding for arts and culture, healthy families, social services, and community improvement programs that benefit children and families. Grants from Entergy Charitable Foundation help organizations such as 501(c)(3)s, schools, hospitals, governments, and qualifying veterans or volunteer fire departments strengthen local communities where Entergy operates.
Entergy Charitable Foundation
Mississippi Department Youth Outdoor Education Grants
Applications due May 1, 2027
Youth-serving organizations in Mississippi can receive funding to educate children about hunting, fishing, conservation, and related safety. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks supports programs that focus on youth education, recruitment, or retention in these outdoor activities, which may benefit groups running children’s environmental, recreation, or safety initiatives.
Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks
Mississippi Youth Services Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Youth-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Mississippi can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000 for programs benefiting children and families. Eligible projects include youth education and leadership, housing and family services, food access and hunger relief, and environmental or community initiatives that engage or support young people.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Mississippi Department of Mental Health Support for Childcare Programs
Applications due Jun 8, 2027
Grants support Mississippi youth services by helping substance use treatment providers add early childhood childcare specialists for children ages 2–5. Grants from Mississippi Department of Mental Health help cover a portion of operational costs so PPWMDC programs can offer structured instruction, learning, and nurturing environments for clients’ dependent children during treatment.
Mississippi Department of Mental Health
Youth Education Funding from Community Foundation
Applications due Jun 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities serving children and youth in Northwest Mississippi can apply for grants of US $100 - US $20,000 to support health and education programs. Grants from Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi help Mississippi youth services advance early childhood education, technology in education, place-based learning, civic engagement, and community development in eligible counties.
Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Mississippi that lead strong, replicable community partnerships may apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award, recognizing collaborations that address significant social issues. Child- and youth-serving organizations with impactful cross-sector partnerships may be especially competitive among U.S. applicants.
Mutual Of America Foundation