The Mississippi Humanities Council is pleased to announce the Program Grants.
Donor Name: Mississippi Humanities Council
State: Mississippi
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/15/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The purpose of the Program Grants to support local celebrations of the semiquin centennial and public programs that explore the themes of America250 Mississippi.
Eligible Projects Include
- Festivals, concerts, lecture series, living history programs, theatrical productions, local history projects, literary events, traveling exhibits, oral history initiatives, discussion programs, and other public commemorative events.
Funding Information
Up to $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
America250 Mississippi grants are intended to serve Mississippians. Events funded by program grants and mini grants should be free and open to the public. Organizations or groups that apply must be Mississippi-based and constituted for nonprofit purposes. It is not necessary that such organizations or groups be incorporated or have tax-exempt status. Typical organizations eligible for grants include:
- Private nonprofit organizations
- Local or statewide historical societies
- Institutions of higher education
- State, local and Indian tribal governments
- Community and cultural organizations
- Educational and professional groups
- Museums
- Libraries
- Public agencies & municipalities
- Non-commercial radio and television stations
- Convention & Visitors Bureaus
For more information, visit Mississippi Humanities Council.
