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Grants of up to $2,000 to Mississippi individuals for projects that promote the arts throughout the State. Funding is intended to support projects initiated by artists of any discipline or for projects that benefit state artists. The purpose of the grant program is to s

Grants of $2,000 to Mississippi master and apprentice artists to support study and practice in traditional art forms. Applications must be submitted jointly by the master and apprentice artists. Funding is intended to promote the development, survival, and continued evo

Grants to Mississippi nonprofits, government agencies, IHEs, and Tribes to employ volunteer staff to provide a range of services that address the needs of local communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a te

Grant of up to $50,000 to a Mississippi state agency to produce PreK-12 educational programming aligned with state educational standards. Funding is intended for the development of video lessons for all subjects and grade levels, including making all videos accessible v

Grants to Mississippi schools for school nurses to address the challenges inherent in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended for personnel and materials to help educate staff, parents, and students at the schools regarding COVID-19 safety and to provid

Grants to Mississippi public school districts to provide digital access to coursework and work experience for students in career pathways. Funding is intended for the purchase of necessary technology and equipment, to allow students to continue with their pathway during

Grants to Mississippi local educational agencies for program support for Pre-K programs operating under Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidelines. Funding is intended for technology and increased sanitization necessary to safely operate preschools during the COVID-19 crisis.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in states east of the Mississippi River for social change initiatives. Funding is intended to promote community involvement in civil and human rights issues. Program goals should be to affect local, state, regional, or national leve

Contract for services to a Mississippi vendor for teacher training to enhance literacy instruction for children through grade 3. Funding is intended for ongoing training programs for teachers, literacy coaches, principals, and IHE faculty to implement proven literacy pr

Grants to Mississippi juvenile detention centers for activities and equipment in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The goal of the program is to equip the State's juvenile detention centers with the means to prevent, prepare, and respond to COVID-19. Fund

Grants of up to $45,000 per year to Mississippi local education agencies for eligible programs serving students in grades K-12. Funding is intended to assist school districts in piloting programs required to meet the educational needs of students with dyslexia and relat

Grants to Mississippi LEAs to increase school safety and security. Funding is intended to initiate or expand the involvement of law enforcement officers in and around local elementary and high schools. Grants are available to enhance and increase community policing, dev