Funding MS Education: Your Guide to Mississippi Education Grants

 

Mississippi is dedicated to fostering inclusive educational opportunities through targeted grants that promote diversity in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. With a focus on non-traditional pathways, these grants aim to break conventional gender roles and encourage broader participation in fields that have historically seen limited diversity. The FY25 Non-Traditional Participation Grant is a pivotal initiative in this effort, designed to enhance enrollment, recruitment, retention, and overall success in these essential programs.

Grant Programs Overview

Aim High Afterschool Alliance Awards

  • Description: Recognizes outstanding afterschool programs providing high-quality learning and youth development.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: K-12 programs with measurable outcomes.

  • Website: Afterschool Alliance Awards

  • Deadline: Typically in spring.

Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants

  • Description: Supports distance learning and telemedicine services in rural areas.

  • Amount: Up to $1,000,000.

  • Duration: 1-3 years.

  • Eligibility: State and local entities, nonprofits.

  • Website: USDA Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants

  • Deadline: Typically in spring.

Entergy Micro Grant

  • Description: Provides small grants to support education, community improvement, and environmental projects.

  • Amount: Up to $1,000.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits within Entergy service areas.

  • Website: Entergy Micro Grants

  • Deadline: Ongoing.

IEEE Foundation Grants

  • Description: Supports projects advancing technology for humanity, focusing on education and research.

  • Amount: Up to $100,000.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: IEEE units, nonprofits, educational institutions.

  • Website: IEEE Foundation Grants

  • Deadline: July 15 annually.

Mississippi Department of Education STEM

  • Description: Supports initiatives to enhance STEM education in Mississippi.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Schools and educational institutions in Mississippi.

  • Website: Mississippi Department of Education STEM

  • Deadline: Varies by program.

Mississippi Space Grant Consortium

  • Description: Provides funding for aerospace education and research initiatives.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Educational institutions and students in Mississippi.

  • Website: Mississippi Space Grant Consortium

  • Deadline: Varies by program.

Motorola Solutions Foundation

  • Description: Supports public safety, disaster relief, and STEM education programs.

  • Amount: $10,000-$50,000.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits, educational institutions, public safety organizations.

  • Website: Motorola Solutions Foundation

  • Deadline: Typically in spring.

Science Teaching Excites Medical Interest

  • Description: Encourages the integration of medical science topics in school curricula to inspire student interest.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Schools and science educators.

  • Website: Typically found on educational or health-focused organizations' sites.

  • Deadline: Varies.

The Gannett Foundation

  • Description: Supports nonprofits focusing on education and neighborhood improvement in Gannett communities.

  • Amount: $1,000-$10,000.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits in Gannett service areas.

  • Website: The Gannett Foundation

  • Deadline: Varies.

Toshiba America Foundation

  • Description: Supports K-12 science and mathematics education projects.

  • Amount: Up to $5,000 (grades K-5); up to $10,000 (grades 6-12).

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: K-12 teachers in the U.S.

  • Website: Toshiba America Foundation

  • Deadline: Varies by grade level and amount.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation

  • Description: Provides funding for initiatives that promote educational equity, health, and community engagement.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: Varies.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits, educational institutions, and community organizations.

  • Website: W.K. Kellogg Foundation

  • Deadline: Rolling basis.

Navigating the Grant Application Process

  • Thorough Research: Understand the grant's purpose, eligibility criteria, and funding priorities.

  • Compelling Narrative: Clearly articulate your project's goals, objectives, and potential impact.

  • Detailed Budget: Provide a realistic and itemized budget that aligns with the grant's guidelines.

  • Timely Submission: Adhere to all deadlines and ensure all required documents are included.

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