Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services programs may be eligible for funding to address social problems in Mississippi and beyond. Creag Foundation supports early learning, health, community development, and related efforts by invitation only, and interested groups can first submit a letter of inquiry if they fit the foundation’s criteria.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Early Learning
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting early childhood development, education, and welfare can seek funding for youth-focused programs, including preschool and early learning, from the Dan Paul Foundation. Grants up to US $15,000 may benefit Mississippi Head Start and similar programs serving children’s health, enrichment, and basic needs worldwide.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Early-Stage Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations tackling major social or environmental challenges can receive up to US $300,000 in flexible support for scaling proven solutions, including in Mississippi. Focused on bold, scalable impact, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation invites ventures post-pilot and pre-scale that directly benefit underserved communities, including early learning and preschool-focused models with strong growth potential.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Mississippi Education
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology to tackle education, crisis response, or economic empowerment can seek up to US $100,000 to serve underserved communities, including in Mississippi. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help early learning and broader education programs that are tech-enabled and innovative, with at least 65% of beneficiaries economically underserved.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Education Grants in Mississippi
Educational institutions, government programs, and qualifying nonprofits in Mississippi can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives, including early learning and K-12 programs. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support academic performance, STEM, college and career pathways, and community safety and revitalization efforts that create long-term, sustainable impact.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Mississippi Arts and Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can apply for the William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant to support arts and science programming, including in Mississippi. Funding of more than US $100,000 is available for program, capital, or limited general support, and may benefit organizations offering early learning or K–12 arts education experiences.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Education Grants in Mississippi
Mississippi early education and community-focused 501(c)(3) organizations can seek funding for health, education, and community programs that benefit local families and young children. Focused on health and welfare, education, and community, Labcorp Charitable Foundation supports initiatives like food pantries, healthcare access for underserved populations, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle promotion that may complement Head Start services.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Mississippi Early Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofit and social enterprise programs improving early education, child health, or family economic stability in Mississippi and other U.S. locations can seek project or scale-up support of more than US $50,000. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds organizations serving urban low-income children and youth, provided requests meet its focus areas, geographic criteria, and minimum budget share guidelines.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Accredited charities running humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects in Mississippi and worldwide can seek philanthropic support for program work and related activities. Grants from La Roche help organizations whose high-quality projects promote sustainable development, engage local partners and employees, and align with Roche Corporate Donations and Philanthropy’s four focus areas.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Education Grants in Mississippi
Mississippi early childhood and family-serving organizations working in health, education, and humanitarian services can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to support marginalized and vulnerable communities. Programs that complement Head Start efforts—such as healthcare access, child welfare, literacy, or social services for young children and families—across the U.S. may be eligible within the foundation’s global portfolio.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Mississippi Education
Mississippi 501(c)(3) organizations running educational, scientific, medical, or other charitable programs can seek funding to support broad-impact services through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help eligible U.S.-based nonprofits, including those offering preschool or early learning initiatives, strengthen well-managed programs that materially benefit their target populations.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Early Education Funding from Bank of America Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Mississippi seeking support for early education, basic needs, or community programs can apply for sponsorship funding that advances economic mobility and social progress. Bank of America Foundation supports initiatives such as workforce development, housing and shelters, hunger relief, arts and culture, environmental projects, and diversity and inclusion efforts, which may benefit Head Start and early learning programs.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Humanitarian Funding for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those in Mississippi, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000 to support human and social services, poverty alleviation, disability services, or disaster relief. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help smaller organizations worldwide, including U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s, expand impactful, non-sectarian programs that serve vulnerable communities and families.
Gupta Family Foundation
Education and Arts Grants for Nonprofits from Cowles Charitable Trust
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in education, social justice, health, the arts, or ethical journalism can apply for up to US $10,000 in program or general operating support from Cowles Charitable Trust. With a mission to further its philanthropic legacy, the trust primarily favors Downstate New York and South Florida, but occasionally backs national efforts, which may include Mississippi early learning programs.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Education and Youth Funding for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations focused on education, youth services, and child welfare can apply for US $1,000 - US $10,000 from the Hansen Family Foundation, including groups in Mississippi. With a mission to support life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, this fund also considers humanitarian, environmental, animal welfare, and arts and culture initiatives worldwide, favoring smaller-budget organizations.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Early Education Grants in Mississippi
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Preschool and early learning organizations in Mississippi seeking to enhance education, wellness, or preservation through storytelling projects may be eligible for the Storytelling Grant, which offers more than US $50,000 to 501(c)(3) nonprofits or aligned for-profits. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports impactful narratives that highlight real-world community change, which may benefit Head Start and similar early childhood programs.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Mississippi Education
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Mississippi and the broader Southern region can seek funding for education, children and families, and related community programs; facilities and capital projects are excluded. Robinson Foundation supports single-year projects from established organizations (3+ years) that provide tangible, meaningful impact, including early learning and Head Start-aligned services.
Robinson Foundation
Mississippi Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Mississippi nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding projects can apply for grants from the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. The foundation’s broad, future-focused mission means Head Start and early learning providers with qualifying charitable programs may be eligible for funding.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Mississippi Education
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Mississippi 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities can seek funding for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects that serve communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities. Focused on strengthening early learning and broader educational opportunities, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites eligible organizations within 30 miles of a GP manufacturing community to apply.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Mississippi Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Mississippi 501(c)(3) nonprofits within 15 miles of a TJX location that serve vulnerable families and children can seek funding for basic needs, out-of-school enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety programs. The TJX Foundation supports early education and youth success initiatives that help at-risk children and teens build better futures.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Environmental and Human Services Grants from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Mississippi seeking support for environmental or human services work can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help early learning and community-focused programs with unrestricted operating or project support, including reasonable indirect costs, when aligned with the foundation’s stated priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Early Learning Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Mississippi offering preschool or early learning programs can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support education, youth services, and related community programs. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports IRS-qualified U.S. nonprofits, so Head Start providers and similar early childhood organizations may be eligible for this funding.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Mississippi Community Programs
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Mississippi 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for Ameriprise Financial support for programs like hunger relief, shelter, job readiness, and cultural enrichment. With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides U.S. organizations with funding that prioritizes strong volunteer engagement and measurable outcomes; national groups and those near Ameriprise employee centers may be especially competitive.
Ameriprise Financial
Mississippi Education Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Mississippi education and early learning nonprofits can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation to support programmatic projects in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, and environmental areas. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations may request US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one year of project support, with one application per grant year.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Mississippi Youth and Family Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth and families in Mississippi can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000 for community, housing, food security, and youth development programs. Early learning and preschool initiatives that foster character, leadership, and academic success may be especially competitive.
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 that address significant social issues can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award. This U.S.-wide competition honors exemplary collaborations, so early learning and Head Start-focused nonprofits with robust cross-sector partnerships may be especially competitive.
Mutual Of America Foundation