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Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support startup projects and to promote the expansion of existing programs, activities, and services tha

Grants of up to $12,000 to Mississippi nonprofit organizations and food pantries in multiple counties for support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits and food pantries that have been economically impacted by the emer

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Mississippi nonprofit organizations and government agencies to increase local tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for cultural activities, events, and attractions to improve the local economy and incr

Grants and in-kind support to Mississippi nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas for events that increase local tourism and attract visitors to the area. Funding is intended to support tradeshows, conferences, and gatherings that will have a p

Grants and in-kind support to Mississippi nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas for events that increase local tourism and attract visitors to the area. Funding is intended to support sporting events and equine activities that will have a pos

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher learning, schools, units of local government, and tribes for culture and heritage projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects with a focus on the following five themes: Diverse Comm

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations and government entities, including public schools and colleges, for a wide range of projects related to hunting and other shooting sports. Funding is intended for equipment and supply purchases, educational programming, cons

Award to a Mississippi individual for outstanding contributions to public school education. The award is intended to publicly recognize the dedication of parents who have partnered with their local schools to help ensure the success of school improvement efforts. Nomina

Awards of $5,000 to Mississippi educators for outstanding contributions to the field of K-12 education. The purpose of this program is to acknowledge exemplary administrators and teachers. In addition to funds, award recipients will receive statewide recognition as well

Grants to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for activities that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of cultural enrichment and the arts, social justice and ethics, education and li

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations and community arts agencies for organizational support. Funding is intended to help enable these organizations to improve and expand their programming and increase their operational capacities. Funding may be used for a broa

Fellowships of up to $5,000 to Mississippi professional artists to support and honor artists who display the ability to create outstanding work in their field. Funding is intended to support artists in select fields in the areas of folk, literary, media, performing, and