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Grants in Mississippi

Browse 87 open grants tagged for Mississippi, plus 15,752 nationwide grants your organization can apply for. Our database includes federal, state, local, and private funding opportunities for nonprofits, small businesses, schools, and community groups.

State Grants

87

National Grants

15,752

Avg. Award

$3.5M

Total Available

15,839

Mississippi Grants by Funding Source

Federal

2

Grants.gov, SAM.gov, NSF, NIH

State

1

Mississippi state agencies

Private / Foundation

83

Foundation and corporate grants

Top Grants in Mississippi

Showing 1 of 87 grants in Mississippi, plus 15,752 nationwide grants

1 grants worth up to $200K match your search

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Mary Reynolds Babcock Rural South Grant

open

Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation

Economic opportunity and civic engagement in the rural South

$25K – $200K
2026-08-31
economic opportunitycivic engagementrural development

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Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Grant NameFunderAmountDeadline
Mary Reynolds Babcock Rural South GrantMary Reynolds Babcock Foundation$25K - $200KAug 31, 2026

Top Grant Categories in Mississippi

Education22
Community Development15
Public Safety14
Workforce Development11
Health10
Environment9
Economic Development8
Infrastructure7
Veterans Services7

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Frequently Asked Questions: Mississippi Grants

How many grants are available in Mississippi?
There are currently 87 grants specifically tagged for Mississippi, plus 15,752 nationwide grants that organizations in Mississippi can also apply for.
What types of organizations can apply for Mississippi grants?
Nonprofits, small businesses, schools and school districts, universities, municipalities, tribal governments, healthcare organizations, and faith-based groups in Mississippi are all eligible for various grants. Each grant has specific eligibility requirements listed on its detail page.
How do I find grants I qualify for in Mississippi?
Use FindGrants' free discovery tool to answer a short questionnaire about your organization. The engine scores every grant against your profile and returns a ranked list of matches with fit scores and application guidance.
Are federal grants available to organizations in Mississippi?
Yes. In addition to Mississippi-specific funding, there are 15,752 federal and nationwide grants available to organizations in any state. Federal sources include Grants.gov, SAM.gov, NSF, and NIH.
What is the average grant size in Mississippi?
The average maximum award for Mississippi-tagged grants is $3.5M, with a median of $1M. Grant sizes range from under $5K for community micro-grants to over $1M for major federal programs.

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