State-Funded Mississippi Stories Grants
State-Funded Mississippi Stories Grants from the Mississippi Humanities Council support projects that collect and share authentic, first-person stories highlighting Mississippi’s history and culture.
Funder: Mississippi Humanities Council
Due Dates: December 18, 2026 (mandatory project discussion) | January 1, 2027 (recommended draft) | January 8, 2027 (final draft) | January 15, 2027 (application) | April 3, 2027 (mandatory project discussion) | April 17, 2027 (recommended draft) | April 24, 2027 (final draft) | May 1, 2027 (application) | August 18, 2027 (mandatory project discussion) | September 1, 2027 (recommended draft) | September 8, 2027 (final draft) | September 15, 2027 (application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project; no matching funds required for 2026 or 2027; grant period typically 6–12 months.
Summary: Supports nonprofit-led projects that collect and share first-hand, public-accessible stories illuminating Mississippi’s culture, history, and communities.
Key Information: Mandatory project discussion with MHC staff is required at least 4 weeks before the application deadline.
Description
State-Funded Mississippi Stories Grants are designed to support nonprofit organizations in collecting and sharing first-hand accounts, oral histories, and personal narratives that highlight the lives, histories, and cultural heritage of Mississippians. These grants are state-funded and are offered in response to significant federal funding cuts, ensuring that public humanities programming and storytelling continue across the state. Projects may include oral history initiatives, museum or online exhibits, podcasts, documentary films, and other creative formats, provided the resulting materials are made accessible to the public at no cost. The program emphasizes authentic, first-person narratives and encourages innovative approaches to public engagement with Mississippi’s diverse communities and history.
