Education Grants in Mississippi

Browse open education grants available to organizations in Mississippi. Our database includes federal, state, and foundation funding opportunities. Answer a few questions to see which grants you qualify for.

24 open education grants in Mississippi

24 grants worth up to $16.0M match your search

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Entergy Charitable Foundation Low Income/Working Families Grants

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Entergy Charitable Foundation

Focuses on helping low-income and working families through workforce readiness, education, and poverty-to-prosperity programs in the Gulf South.

$5K – $250K

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workforce readinessEducationpoverty reduction+1

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Foundation Community Grants

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Foundation

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Foundation ($50M in assets) supports nonprofits in MS through grants focused on education, community development, health, environment. Awards range from $1,000 to $25,000.

$1K – $25K

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Educationcommunity developmentHealth+1

NOAA Sea Grant College Program

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Grants through a national network of 34 Sea Grant programs for marine research, education, and extension activities in coastal communities.

$50K – $1M

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marine scienceenvironmentEducation+1

IMLS National Leadership Grants

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Institute of Museum and Library Services

Competitive grants for projects that address challenges faced by the museum and library fields and have the potential for broad impact.

$50K – $1M

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Educationlibrary servicesmuseum services+1

Museums for America

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Institute of Museum and Library Services

Grants to museums of all types to strengthen their ability to serve the public through exhibitions, education, collections stewardship, and community engagement.

$25K – $250K

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museum servicesEducationcommunity engagement

Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program

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Institute of Museum and Library Services

Grants to develop a diverse workforce of librarians and archivists through scholarships, research, continuing education, and curriculum development.

$50K – $1M

Rolling

library servicesEducationworkforce development

Environmental Literacy Grants

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Grants for formal and informal education projects to build environmental literacy about ocean, coastal, Great Lakes, weather, and climate topics.

$100K – $500K

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Educationenvironmentocean literacy

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP)

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USDA — NIFA

Grants for education, mentoring, and technical assistance programs for beginning farmers and ranchers, with emphasis on limited-resource and socially disadvantaged populations.

$50K – $750K

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AgricultureEducationworkforce development

AmeriCorps State and National Grants

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AmeriCorps

Grants to organizations to engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions addressing community needs in education, health, environment, economic opportunity, and disaster services.

$100K – $1.5M

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community servicesEducationHealth+1

Foster Grandparent Program

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AmeriCorps

Grants for income-eligible adults aged 55+ to provide one-on-one mentoring, tutoring, and emotional support to children and youth with exceptional needs.

$50K – $400K

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youth developmentagingEducation+1

NEA Grants for Arts Projects (Art Works)

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National Endowment for the Arts

Project-based grants supporting public engagement with, and access to, the arts including visual arts, music, dance, theater, literature, design, and media arts.

$10K – $100K

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artscommunity engagementEducation

NEH Humanities Grants

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National Endowment for the Humanities

Grants for humanities projects including digital humanities, preservation and access, public programs, education, research, and challenge grants for institutions.

$10K – $400K

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humanitiesEducationcultural preservation+1

CPB Community Service Grants

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Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Annual grants to public television and radio stations for operations, programming, and community engagement that address local needs.

$100K – $5M

Rolling

mediaEducationcommunity engagement

USIP Peace Grants

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United States Institute of Peace

Competitive grants for projects advancing peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and stabilization, including research, training, education, and dialogues.

$25K – $500K

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peacebuildingEducationresearch+1

Lamar School Foundation Grants

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Lamar School Foundation

Lamar School Foundation is an active grantmaking foundation based in Meridian, MS. Focus: education. Contact the foundation directly for current funding opportunities.

$98K – $984K

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Education

Nativity School Foundation Grants

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Nativity School Foundation

Nativity School Foundation is an active grantmaking foundation based in Biloxi, MS. Focus: education. Contact the foundation directly for current funding opportunities.

$797 – $8K

Rolling

Education

Jackson Heart Foundation Grants

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Jackson Heart Foundation

Jackson Heart Foundation is an active grantmaking foundation based in Jackson, MS. Focus: education. Contact the foundation directly for current funding opportunities.

$3K – $25K

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Education

Southern Company Foundation Community Investment Grants

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Southern Company Foundation

Invests in education, workforce development, and community initiatives in the Southeastern US through Southern Company's operating companies.

$5K – $500K

Rolling

Educationworkforce developmentcommunity development+1

Entergy Charitable Foundation Grants

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Entergy

Supports workforce development, education, and poverty reduction programs in Entergy's Gulf South service territory.

$5K – $500K

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workforce developmentEducationpoverty reduction+1

Mississippi Humanities Council Grants

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Mississippi Humanities Council

Grants for humanities programming including lectures, exhibitions, oral history, documentary, and public humanities projects in Mississippi. Funded by NEH.

$500 – $8K

Rolling

EducationArts & CultureCommunity Development

Atmos Energy Foundation Fueling Safe Communities

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Atmos Energy Foundation

Supports community safety, education, and workforce development in Atmos Energy distribution service areas across eight states.

$1K – $100K

Rolling

community safetyEducationworkforce development+1

Spire Foundation Community Grants

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Spire Foundation

Supports education, community development, and workforce readiness programs in Spire service areas in Missouri, Alabama, and Mississippi.

$3K – $100K

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Educationcommunity developmentworkforce development

United Way of Greater Jackson Community Grants

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United Way of Greater Jackson

United Way of Greater Jackson in Jackson, MS ($10M annually) funds nonprofits focused on education, financial stability, health. Typical awards range from $5,000 to $100,000.

$5K – $100K

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Educationfinancial stabilityHealth

OJJDP Mentoring Programs

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Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

Competitive grants for evidence-based mentoring programs for at-risk and system-involved youth, including school-based and community-based mentoring.

$100K – $1M

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youth developmentmentoringEducation

Education Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Grant Name	Funder	Amount	Deadline
Entergy Charitable Foundation Low Income/Working Families Grants	Entergy Charitable Foundation	$5K - $250K	Rolling / Open
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Foundation Community Grants	Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Foundation	$1K - $25K	Rolling / Open
NOAA Sea Grant College Program	National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration	$50K - $1M	Rolling / Open
IMLS National Leadership Grants	Institute of Museum and Library Services	$50K - $1M	Rolling / Open
Museums for America	Institute of Museum and Library Services	$25K - $250K	Rolling / Open
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program	Institute of Museum and Library Services	$50K - $1M	Rolling / Open
Environmental Literacy Grants	National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration	$100K - $500K	Rolling / Open
Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP)	USDA — NIFA	$50K - $750K	Rolling / Open
AmeriCorps State and National Grants	AmeriCorps	$100K - $1.5M	Rolling / Open
Foster Grandparent Program	AmeriCorps	$50K - $400K	Rolling / Open

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Frequently Asked Questions: Education Grants in Mississippi

How many education grants are available in Mississippi?

FindGrants currently lists 24+ education grants available to organizations in Mississippi. This includes federal, state, and foundation funding. New grants are added weekly as opportunities open.

How do I apply for education grants in Mississippi?

Start by searching FindGrants for education funding in Mississippi. Each grant listing includes eligibility requirements, award amounts, and application deadlines. Use the free discovery tool to answer a short questionnaire about your organization, and FindGrants will score and rank the grants you qualify for with application guidance.

Who can apply for education grants in Mississippi?

Eligibility varies by grant. Common eligible applicants for education grants in Mississippi include nonprofits, small businesses, schools, universities, municipalities, tribal governments, healthcare organizations, and faith-based groups. Each grant has specific requirements listed on its detail page.

Are there federal education grants for Mississippi?

Yes. Federal agencies fund education programs nationwide, and organizations in Mississippi are eligible. Federal sources indexed by FindGrants include Grants.gov, SAM.gov, NSF, NIH, USDA, and more. These are listed alongside state and local funding on this page.

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