Grant Opportunities - Community Foundation of East Mississippi
Grant Opportunities - Community Foundation of East Mississippi supports local organizations and teachers with funds for education, arts, animal welfare, and community projects to address regional needs.
Funder: Community Foundation of East Mississippi
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (Cycle 3) | March 31, 2027 (Cycle 1) | July 31, 2027 (Cycle 2)
Funding Amounts: Neshoba and Kemper Hometown teacher mini-grants: $500 or less per award
Summary: Supports education, arts, animal welfare, preservation, community initiatives, leadership, health, and human services across East Mississippi.
Key Information: Each fund has distinct eligibility and geographic requirements; some are restricted to a single county.
Description
The Community Foundation of East Mississippi (CFEM) awards grants through three competitive application cycles each year. The program supports work in Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba, and Newton counties, connecting charitable resources with local needs. Individual funds serve either the full five-county region or specific counties, with their own purposes and applicant requirements.
Cycle 1 focuses on education and arts. Cycle 2 supports animal welfare, education mini-grants, and environment and historic preservation. Cycle 3 addresses community initiatives, leadership, health, and human services. Within these cycles, Neshoba and Kemper Hometown teacher mini-grants support educational programs in their respective counties. Lucky’s Legacy supports animal welfare in East Mississippi, prioritizing organizations that provide spay or neuter programs for rescued dogs and cats before adoption.
