Appalachian Regional Commission Grants for Mississippi Infrastructure
Mississippi higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies in eligible Appalachian counties can seek funding for critical infrastructure and workforce or business development projects. Mississippi colleges and universities with projects in areas like broadband, water and wastewater systems, transportation, entrepreneurship, or worker training can access funding through Appalachian Regional Commission’s Area Development Program.
Appalachian Regional Commission
Mississippi Education Funding via Costco Foundation
Costco Foundation provides Mississippi higher education nonprofits and other 501(c)(3) organizations with monetary support for programs serving children, education, and health and human services. Eligible applicants must demonstrate community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and a broad base of financial support; applications are typically reviewed within 4–6 weeks.
Costco Foundation
STEM Education Funding from C Spire Foundation
Higher education and other 501(c)(3) organizations in Mississippi focused on STEM education and digital literacy can seek support for programs, projects, and events that build tech skills and workforce readiness. C Spire Wireless Foundation prioritizes STEM initiatives that enhance professional skills, technology education, and broadband access, with preference for organizations based in its regional service area.
C Spire Wireless Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Mississippi Education
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education, or economic empowerment in Mississippi and beyond can seek Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help early-stage, tech-enabled solutions serving mostly economically underserved communities, including initiatives that expand postsecondary access, digital skills, and career readiness.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Education Grants in Mississippi
Higher education institutions and other eligible education-focused organizations in Mississippi can access funding for safety, community development, and education initiatives through State Farm Companies Foundation’s Good Neighbor Citizenship company grants. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help higher education programs, K–12 academic performance and STEM, and college and career pathways, as well as related community safety and development efforts across the U.S.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Hearst Foundation Social Service Grants in Mississippi
Mississippi 501(c)(3) nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million that run proven social service programs can seek more than US $100,000 to expand direct services tackling chronic poverty and strengthening families. The William Randolph Hearst Foundation provides program, capital, and general support; higher education institutions with qualifying social service or youth development initiatives may be eligible.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Mississippi Arts Commission Arts Access Grants
Higher education institutions and other nonprofits in underserved Mississippi counties can seek funding to expand arts access and participation through the Mississippi Arts Commission’s Underserved Initiative. Colleges, universities, libraries, and community organizations in Amite, Clarke, Itawamba, Jefferson Davis, Tishomingo, and Winston counties may be eligible for support and on-site grant guidance.
Mississippi Arts Commission
Humanities Project Funding from Mississippi Humanities Council
Nonprofit organizations and public institutions in Mississippi can receive up to US $2,500 for public humanities programs from Mississippi Humanities Council, including projects in literature, history, philosophy, and related social sciences. Colleges, universities, museums, libraries, and community or cultural organizations may be eligible for these flexible minigrants supporting higher education and community engagement activities.
Mississippi Humanities Council Inc
Phil Hardin Foundation Support for Mississippi Education
Mississippi 501(c)(3) public charities and governmental agencies can seek funding for educational programs, especially those improving outcomes for children and youth. With a mission to strengthen education, Phil Hardin Foundation provides Mississippi higher education institutions and partners with support for early childhood, literacy, teacher quality, school leadership, equity, arts, and community capacity-building initiatives, including projects with regional or statewide impact.
Phil Hardin Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Education Programs
Higher education institutions and accredited charities in Mississippi working on science education, youth services, or community development can apply for Roche Corporate Donations and Philanthropy support. Grants from La Roche help fund humanitarian, educational, environmental, and contemporary arts initiatives worldwide, with local projects directed through Roche affiliate offices in the country where programs operate.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Mississippi
Mississippi higher education institutions and nonprofits serving marginalized communities can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to support health, education, and humanitarian programs. Organizations working on healthcare access, medical education, literacy, or related social services in Mississippi may be eligible, alongside projects in other U.S. states and internationally.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Mississippi Education
Grants support U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations for charitable, scientific, medical, and educational programs, which can include higher education efforts in Mississippi. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help soundly managed nonprofits deliver broad-impact services that materially benefit their target populations and contribute to the general welfare within the U.S.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Mississippi 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community-focused programs such as basic needs, workforce development, or neighborhood revitalization can apply for sponsorship funding that advances economic mobility and social progress. Bank of America Foundation also considers arts, culture, environment, sports, and diversity initiatives, which may benefit higher education institutions and related programs in the state.
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 can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants, with awards from US $5,000 - US $250,000. U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities working in countries including the U.S. may be eligible, and Mississippi higher education programs that fit these criteria and revenue ranges may benefit.
Gupta Family Foundation
Education and Arts Funding for Nonprofits from Cowles Charitable Trust
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in education, social justice, health, the arts, ethical journalism, or climate research can apply for up to US $10,000 in general operating or program support from Cowles Charitable Trust. With a mission to further Gardner Cowles Jr.’s philanthropic legacy, it primarily supports work in Downstate New York and South Florida, with occasional national efforts that fit its mission.
Cowles Charitable Trust
South Arts Accessibility Grants in Mississippi
Applications due Sep 4, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organizations, government units, higher education institutions, and tribal communities in Mississippi can receive US $500 - US $2,500 to make arts programs more accessible for people with disabilities. South Arts funding can cover accessibility services, staff training, website upgrades, and modest facilities enhancements like signage and Braille plaques.
South Arts, Inc.
Mississippi Higher Education Funding via Mississippi Humanities Council
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Higher education institutions and other nonprofit organizations in Mississippi can seek Mississippi Humanities Council regular grants of US $2,501 - US $10,000 to support public humanities projects. With a mission to strengthen community dialogue, Mississippi Humanities Council provides funding for lectures, conferences, exhibits, oral histories, and original film, radio, or online productions that are free and open to the public.
Mississippi Humanities Council Inc
Mississippi Humanities Council Oral History Funding
Full proposal due Sep 16, 2026
Higher education institutions and other nonprofit groups in Mississippi can apply for Mississippi Humanities Council Oral History Grants to support humanities-focused oral history projects about Mississippians, with awards up to US $10,000. Grants from Mississippi Humanities Council help fund recording, archiving, and public use of interviews through a Mississippi public archive.
Mississippi Humanities Council Inc
Jesse W Couch Foundation Education Grants in Mississippi
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Higher education and other 501(c)(3) or aligned for-profit organizations in Mississippi can seek funding to tell impactful stories about their work. The Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant supports communications projects for nonprofits advancing preservation, education, or wellness, which may include colleges and post-secondary programs that fit these pillars; awards are typically more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
USDA Rural Development Support for Mississippi Facilities
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Mississippi higher education institutions, public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and Federally Recognized Tribes in rural areas can use this program to build, purchase, or improve essential community facilities and equipment. USDA Rural Development offers grants, low-interest loans, or combinations for projects such as educational facilities, public safety buildings, and community support services in communities under 20,000 residents.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Education Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Higher education institutions and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Mississippi communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental programs. Focused on strengthening GP communities, the Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports projects that enhance long-term well-being and sustainability where the company operates.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Community and Environment Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Higher education institutions, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and libraries in Mississippi can seek unrestricted support for environmental, human services, or related programs. Grants from Lawrence Foundation typically range from US $5,000 - US $10,000 and may benefit colleges or universities with qualifying community or environmental initiatives, including general operating or project needs.
Lawrence Foundation
Higher Education Funding for U.S. Nonprofits via Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations in Mississippi working in higher education and related community programs can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support post-secondary education initiatives, training, and facilities. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation also considers museums, cultural programs, youth and senior services, disability services, environmental efforts, and other community-based projects across the U.S.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Volunteer Mississippi Support for Mississippi Civic Engagement
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Higher education institutions and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Mississippi can receive US $1,500 - US $10,000 to run short-term volunteer and civic engagement projects. With a mission to expand community service, Volunteer Mississippi provides funding for activities like mentoring, literacy, community arts, environmental restoration, and projects addressing food insecurity, poverty, and homelessness, plus related facilities, supplies, advertising, and volunteer training costs.
Volunteer Mississippi
Mississippi Arts Funding via Mississippi Arts Commission
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Mississippi 501(c)(3) nonprofits and local government units can seek project support for arts-based community development, arts education, arts industry, and folk and traditional arts initiatives. Focused on expanding arts activities statewide, the Mississippi Arts Commission’s Project Grants may benefit higher education institutions and programs that meet these criteria and goals.
Mississippi Arts Commission
Mississippi Arts Funding via Mississippi Arts Commission
Applications due Mar 2, 2027
Mississippi 501(c)(3) arts organizations can use this grant for general operating expenses such as salaries, marketing, rent, insurance, and artistic fees. Focused on strengthening arts-based community development, arts industry, and folk and traditional arts, the Mississippi Arts Commission invites eligible institutions to support programs that enrich communities and expand access to the arts.
Mississippi Arts Commission
USDA Rural Development Grants for Mississippi Campuses
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Mississippi higher education institutions and other rural public or nonprofit entities can use these USDA Rural Development grants to support small rural businesses through training, technical assistance, and community economic development projects. Funding may cover facilities, equipment, revolving loan funds, business incubators, and long-term strategic planning in eligible rural areas across the state.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)