Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Science
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations conducting youth-focused science, environmental, or research-related programs in Mississippi and beyond can seek funding to support education, health, and development initiatives for children and teens. The Dan Paul Foundation offers up to US $15,000 for projects such as scientific endeavors, clean air and water education, and other enrichment for the world’s youth.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Science Innovation Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations conducting innovative, scalable science or environmental solutions in Mississippi and beyond can apply for funding to grow their work. Focused on bold social and environmental change, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation offers up to US $300,000 plus intensive capacity-building support for organizations serving underserved communities.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Global Innovation
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment may be eligible for Global Impact Cash Grants, including applicants in Mississippi. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help tech-enabled programs serving predominantly economically underserved communities worldwide, with awards up to US $100,000 and a two-step LOI and full application process.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Safety Grants in Mississippi
Educational institutions, government programs, and eligible nonprofits in Mississippi can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives, including STEM and academic success efforts. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help U.S. organizations advance auto and home safety, disaster preparedness and recovery, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, and related community programs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Hearst Foundation Social Service Grants in Mississippi
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million that provide direct social services, including in Mississippi, can seek more than US $100,000 to expand proven programs. The William Randolph Hearst Foundation supports efforts addressing chronic poverty through economic development, housing, food access, legal aid, reentry, and youth development, with program, capital, or general operating support.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Mississippi Youth Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Organizations working on education, child health, or family economic stability projects that benefit urban low-income children in Mississippi and across the U.S. can seek more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds qualified nonprofits, governments, schools, social enterprises, and similar entities operating within its focus areas and values.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Humanities Project Funding from Mississippi Humanities Council
Nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Mississippi can receive up to US $2,500 for public humanities programs and events, including history, literature, philosophy, and related disciplines. Mississippi Humanities Council provides flexible minigrants that may benefit groups connecting science research to historical, ethical, or social science perspectives for broad public audiences.
Mississippi Humanities Council Inc
Roche Support for Global Science Education
Nonprofit charities running science, education, humanitarian, or community projects in Mississippi may be eligible for funding that promotes sustainable development and engages Roche expertise. Grants from Roche help organizations worldwide deliver high-quality, locally managed programs in areas like science education, health, environment, and contemporary arts through its Corporate Donations and Philanthropy initiative.
La Roche, Inc.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Science
Science-focused 501(c)(3) organizations conducting research in Mississippi can apply for funding to support charitable, scientific, medical, or educational work carried out in the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help eligible U.S.-based nonprofits with tax-exempt status implement well-managed projects that significantly benefit their target populations and advance general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Mississippi seeking support for community-focused programs can apply for Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s sponsorships, which fund housing, jobs, hunger, arts, environment, and inclusion initiatives. Grants from this national program may benefit science-related efforts that intersect with community development, workforce education, or environmental projects in low- and moderate-income communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Humanitarian and Poverty Funding for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $250,000 for humanitarian aid, poverty alleviation, disability services, and social services. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help Mississippi science-related organizations if they also operate in eligible countries and meet revenue, leadership, and non-sectarian criteria.
Gupta Family Foundation
Science and Medical Research Funding from Cowles Charitable Trust
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations conducting medical or climate-related science research, education, or health initiatives can apply for up to US $10,000, including those in Mississippi. With a mission to further education, social justice, health, and the arts, Cowles Charitable Trust also welcomes requests for general operating support from mission-aligned organizations.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Science and Education Funding for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
With a mission to support education and related causes, 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Mississippi and beyond can seek Hansen Family Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000 for educational access, youth services, environmental work, and basic human needs. Organizations must have budgets under $1 million and overhead below 25%.
Hansen Family Foundation
Mississippi Humanities Funding via Mississippi Humanities Council
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Mississippi seeking support for public humanities programs, exhibits, conferences, or media projects can apply for regular grants from the Mississippi Humanities Council, with awards ranging from US $2,501 - US $10,000. Eligible applicants include community and cultural organizations, universities, museums, libraries, public agencies, and non-commercial media creating free, public-facing humanities programming that may complement science-related research outreach.
Mississippi Humanities Council Inc
Mississippi Humanities Council Oral History Funding
Full proposal due Sep 16, 2026
Nonprofit and public organizations in Mississippi can apply for Mississippi Humanities Council Oral History Grants to support projects documenting the experiences of Mississippians, with awards up to US $10,000. Grants from Mississippi Humanities Council help groups record, archive, and share oral histories through a Mississippi public archive and public-facing humanities programming.
Mississippi Humanities Council Inc
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and aligned for-profit organizations can receive support to create storytelling projects that highlight their impact in preservation, education, or wellness, including work in Mississippi. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds communications that showcase efforts like wildlife conservation, historic preservation, mental health, and early childhood education, which may include science-related environmental or biology-focused programs.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Mississippi Programs
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Southern U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations active for over three years and serving Mississippi can seek funding for education, health, poverty relief, animal welfare, disaster relief, veterans, or conservation programs. Robinson Foundation supports single-year, non-capital projects with tangible, meaningful impact, which may include biology- or earth science–related research benefiting local communities.
Robinson Foundation
Environmental and Human Services Grants from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Grants for 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries can support environmental, human services, disaster relief, and other programs, including operating costs, in Mississippi and beyond. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help eligible organizations with unrestricted funding typically ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000 for general operating or project needs.
Lawrence Foundation
Science and Education Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Mississippi conducting science-related education, environmental, or community programs can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support their work. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports museums, schools, hospitals, environmental and wildlife initiatives, and youth, senior, and disability programs across the U.S., which may include science research and outreach efforts.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
US DOD Grants for Mississippi Engineering Research
Applications due Jan 1, 2027
US DOD provides Mississippi science research organizations with funding for advanced engineering, geospatial, environmental, and hydrologic research through the ERDC Broad Agency Announcement. Eligible U.S.-based researchers and institutions may submit pre-proposals year-round for projects aligned with ERDC labs in areas like hydraulics, coastal engineering, geotechnical engineering, oceanography, and environmental engineering.
US DOD: Office of the Secretary of Defense
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Mississippi Nonprofits
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Mississippi nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes with competitive funding. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations working on hunger relief, housing and shelters, financial literacy, workforce readiness, or community and cultural development in the U.S. may be considered, with priority where Ameriprise volunteers are actively engaged.
Ameriprise Financial
Mississippi Science and Education Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Mississippi 501(c)(3) nonprofits conducting science-related, educational, health, environmental, or social service projects can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation. U.S.-based organizations may request US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one year of project support, with one application per grant year and an online LOI and application required within the October–March cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Mississippi that improve quality of life for underserved people through community programs can seek project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports efforts in economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief in communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates, which may include science- or health-related research components.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Mississippi Youth and Community Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Mississippi conducting youth, community, or environmental programs can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Projects supporting underserved youth, food security, housing, or environmental stewardship may be eligible, including initiatives that incorporate science or environmental research components.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
US $100,000 - US $750,000
National Academies Environmental Education Grants in Mississippi
Applications due Jun 10, 2027
Nonprofits and education-focused organizations in Mississippi and other Gulf Coast states can seek US $100,000 - US $750,000 to deliver place-based environmental education that builds community resilience. With a mission to provide independent, trustworthy advice, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine supports projects that address local socio-environmental challenges and engage learners in solutions-oriented activities and leadership development.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Mississippi conducting science-related work and leading strong cross-sector partnerships may be eligible for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award, which honors exemplary collaborations improving communities. This U.S.-wide competition recognizes partnerships that demonstrate measurable impact, replicability, and innovative approaches to significant social issues across any field of work.
Mutual Of America Foundation