Support for Artists and Collaborators Making a Difference in Mississippi (USA)
GrantID: 74801
Grant Funding Amount Low: $500
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $500
Summary
A small but meaningful grant opportunity is available for individuals engaged in creative and community-centered work across the United States. This grant is not tied to any specific state or region and is intended for individuals or collaborative groups—not for businesses or nonprofit organizations. The opportunity is especially suited to those who use art, collaboration, or dialogue as part of their social or community-based practice.
Each grant provides $500 in unrestricted funding, allowing recipients to pursue small but impactful activities that are often overlooked in traditional funding models. Past cycles have encouraged proposals related to community gatherings, improving accessibility, translation efforts, and creative documentation. The grant is designed to support those who may not typically access larger institutional funding, focusing instead on care, process, and the value of relationships in creative work.
Applicants should be based in the U.S. and able to receive taxable income. While professional titles or formal labels are not required, recipients should have a practice that clearly engages people and social concerns—whether through organizing, collaborative projects, or other forms of participatory work. The intention is to make space for those who are building community in quiet, consistent ways.
Funds are awarded through a simple and equitable process that prioritizes fairness and speed. Applications are reviewed for eligibility, and then recipients are selected randomly from the pool. This approach is meant to eliminate the pressure of making a case for support and allows for a diverse range of voices to be uplifted.
This opportunity is ideal for creative individuals seeking support for grassroots efforts that may not fit traditional grant expectations. It reflects a belief that even small resources, given thoughtfully, can sustain meaningful and transformative work.
If you are located in Mississippi and working in the area of Individual, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.
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