Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services programs that address social problems can seek support for new or evolving approaches, including work in Mississippi. Creag Foundation considers invited proposals from smaller or growing organizations across areas like health, community development, and social services; interested groups may first submit a letter of inquiry.
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 in Mississippi and beyond. The Dan Paul Foundation supports initiatives like early childhood development, special workshops for educators, child advocacy, and services for underprivileged or refugee youth, with awards up to US $15,000.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Mississippi Arts and Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Mississippi and across the U.S. can apply for William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant; awards more than US $100,000 for arts and science programs. Eligible 501(c)(3)s with audited expenses over $2 million may fund program, capital, or limited general and endowment support, including arts education and STEAM initiatives that may benefit special education students.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Education Grants in Mississippi
Mississippi special education and related nonprofits can seek funding for health, education, and community programs that improve equitable care and learning opportunities. Focused on health and welfare, education, and community, Labcorp Charitable Foundation supports efforts like STEM programming, services for underserved patients, and food pantries that may benefit students with disabilities and their families.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Mississippi Arts Commission Arts Grants in Mississippi
Schools, libraries, arts councils, and other nonprofits in select Mississippi counties can seek funding for arts programming that serves local communities. Focused on expanding arts access, Mississippi Arts Commission invites organizations in Amite, Clarke, Itawamba, Jefferson Davis, Tishomingo, and Winston counties to explore support that may complement special education or inclusive arts initiatives.
Mississippi Arts Commission
Phil Hardin Foundation Support for Mississippi Education
Mississippi 501(c)(3) public charities and government agencies working on education-related programs can seek funding for initiatives such as early childhood development, literacy, teacher quality, and educational access. With a mission to improve educational and life outcomes for Mississippi children and youth, Phil Hardin Foundation prioritizes Meridian, Lauderdale County, and projects with regional or statewide impact, including higher education and arts and cultural enrichment.
Phil Hardin Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Mississippi
Mississippi nonprofits and humanitarian organizations supporting health, education, or disaster relief for marginalized communities can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation. Programs serving children with disabilities, women and girls, or providing healthcare access and social services may be eligible. The foundation funds work in multiple countries, including the U.S., with a focus on vulnerable populations.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Mississippi Education
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Mississippi seeking support for educational, scientific, medical, or other charitable programs can apply for funding that must be used in the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help Mississippi special education providers and related organizations that are soundly managed and have broad, measurable impact on their target populations.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Mississippi working on community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, or inclusion can seek sponsorship support to advance economic mobility and social progress. Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s regional U.S. sponsorships may benefit special education programs that intersect with housing, jobs, hunger, or community revitalization priorities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding from Assisi Foundation
Applications due Aug 7, 2026
Mississippi 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering education, health, human services, arts, or community development programs in DeSoto County can seek project support, capital, or capacity-building funding. The Assisi Foundation of Memphis prioritizes initiatives that strengthen well-being and social justice; organizations serving students with special needs in this county may be eligible if they meet its location and inclusivity criteria.
The Assisi Foundation of Memphis, Inc.
Education and Arts Funding for 501(c)(3) from Cowles Charitable Trust
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in education, social justice, health, or the arts in Mississippi may be eligible for support, including general operating funds, from Cowles Charitable Trust, with awards up to US $10,000. With a mission to advance education and related fields, the trust occasionally supports mission-aligned efforts nationwide, which can include special needs education programs.
Cowles Charitable Trust
South Arts Accessibility Grants in Mississippi
Applications due Sep 4, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organizations, government units, and tribal communities in Mississippi can receive US $500 - US $2,500 to make arts programs more accessible for people with disabilities. South Arts supports costs like assistive materials, accessibility audits, staff training, transportation, and modest facility enhancements, which may benefit organizations serving students in special education settings.
South Arts, Inc.
Education and Youth Funding for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting education or youth services in Mississippi and beyond can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000. With a mission to uphold life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, the foundation funds programs for children, educational access and equity, and related humanitarian efforts worldwide, including special needs education initiatives.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Mississippi
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Special education and other eligible 501(c)(3) or aligned for-profit organizations in Mississippi can seek storytelling support to highlight their community impact, with awards of more than US $50,000. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds projects within its preservation, education, and wellness pillars, and wildlife conservation nonprofits may submit unsolicited applications.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Special Education Funding for Nonprofits from Penn National Gaming
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Mississippi counties where Penn National Gaming operates can apply for Penn National Gaming Foundation grants to support special education and related youth programs. Funding may assist K–12 and special needs education, human services, and community development initiatives in eligible communities such as Hancock, Harrison, and Tunica counties.
Penn National Gaming
Robinson Foundation Grants for Mississippi Education
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Mississippi 501(c)(3) organizations active for over three years can seek funding for education and related services benefiting children, families, and vulnerable communities in the Southern region. Robinson Foundation supports single-year projects with tangible, meaningful impact, including programs in special needs education alongside poverty relief, medical assistance, disaster relief, and other humanitarian efforts.
Robinson Foundation
Environment and Human Services Grants from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries seeking support for environmental, human services, or related programs in Mississippi and beyond can apply for Lawrence Foundation grants. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help eligible organizations with unrestricted program or operating support, typically awarding US $5,000 - US $10,000, which may include reasonable indirect costs and can complement special education or related community services work.
Lawrence Foundation
Mississippi Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Mississippi 501(c)(3) organizations seeking project support in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental programs can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation. Grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 are awarded annually, and special needs education initiatives may be eligible if they fit these broad program areas.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Brown Foundation Grants for Mississippi Summer Camps
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, schools, CBOs, NGOs, and religious organizations in Mississippi operating for at least three years can apply for the Brown Foundation’s Summer Camp Program to support overnight camps for children with special needs and academic enrichment. Funding focuses on STEM, math instruction, and reducing summer learning loss for special education campers.
Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation
Community Foundation of East Mississippi Arts Grants
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Mississippi serving residents of Kemper, Neshoba, Newton, Clarke, or Lauderdale counties can apply for the Susan B. Herron/Lively Arts and Education Grant to start or enhance arts and education programs. Special education programs that incorporate arts and educational opportunities for local students may be eligible.
Community Foundation of East Mississippi Inc.
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving quality of life for underserved people through economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief may be eligible for funding in Mississippi and other U.S. communities. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports project, general operating, and capital initiatives for local, community-benefit programs where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates.
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 youth and families can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000 for community-impact programs. Initiatives supporting education, leadership, housing, food security, or environmental stewardship for young people, including those with special needs, may be competitive candidates.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Mississippi Residential Treatment Funding via Mississippi Department of Mental Health
Applications due Jun 8, 2027
Mississippi organizations providing residential treatment for substance use and behavioral health can access funding through Mississippi Department of Mental Health to deliver Level 3 low-intensity and related residential services. Programs may benefit special education populations by offering safe, structured care with counseling, education support, life-skills training, and other comprehensive services for adolescents and adults needing specialized facilities.
Mississippi Department of Mental Health
Mississippi Department of Mental Health Youth Grants
Applications due Jun 8, 2027
Eligible Mississippi organizations serving children and youth with serious emotional disturbance can apply for the Behavioral Health FY27 System of Care Enhancement Program to improve behavioral health outcomes. Funding supports family-focused, community-based, and culturally competent services, which may benefit special education students through parenting support, behavioral management planning, and linkages to community resources.
Mississippi Department of Mental Health
Mississippi Department of Mental Health Support for Child Development
Applications due Jun 8, 2027
Organizations in Mississippi operating Pregnant and Parenting Women and Men with Dependent Children (PPWMDC) treatment programs can receive funding to hire early childhood development childcare specialists for children ages 2–5. Grants from Mississippi Department of Mental Health help enhance structured instruction, learning, and nurturing while defraying a portion of related operational costs.
Mississippi Department of Mental Health
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Mississippi with strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award, which honors collaborative efforts addressing significant social issues. Programs that include special needs education or related services within broader community initiatives may be especially competitive if they demonstrate measurable impact and scalable models.
Mutual Of America Foundation