Community Foundation of East Mississippi Grant Opportunities
CFEM offers annual grants supporting research, education, arts, animal welfare, preservation, and community initiatives in five East Mississippi counties.
Funder: Community Foundation of East Mississippi
Due Dates: March 31, 2027 (Cycle 1: Education & Arts) | July 31, 2026 (Cycle 2: Animal Welfare, Education Mini-Grants, Historic Preservation) | October 31, 2026 (Cycle 3: Community, Leadership, Health & Human Services)
Funding Amounts: Mini-grants up to $500; other grant sizes vary by program and fund availability; multiple awards possible per cycle.
Summary: Annual competitive grants for nonprofits, schools, and community organizations in Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba, and Newton counties, supporting education, arts, animal welfare, preservation, health, and community initiatives.
Key Information: Applicants must serve East Mississippi counties and meet nonprofit or school eligibility; different cycles target specific focus areas.
Description
The Community Foundation of East Mississippi (CFEM) offers a suite of annual grant opportunities through three competitive cycles each year. These grants are designed to support a broad range of projects—spanning education, the arts, animal welfare, historic preservation, community development, leadership, health, and human services—within Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba, and Newton counties. Grants are funded by endowments created in honor of local leaders and benefactors, aiming to address both immediate and long-term needs in the East Mississippi region. Each cycle targets specific program areas, and applicants may apply to more than one cycle if eligible.
