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Best Early Childhood Development Grants in Mississippi

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Last updated: October 5, 2026. Next update: November 1, 2026.

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Mississippi Department of Mental Health Support for Early Childhood Programs

Applications due Jun 8, 2027
Grants from the Mississippi Department of Mental Health help Mississippi early childhood development and childcare programs serving pregnant and parenting adults in substance use treatment hire qualified childcare specialists. Funding supports operational costs for structured, developmentally focused care for children ages 2–5 within Pregnant and Parenting Women and Men with Dependent Children (PPWMDC) treatment programs.
Mississippi Department of Mental Health

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Phil Hardin Foundation Support for Mississippi Education

Rolling deadline
Mississippi 501(c)(3) public charities and government agencies working on early childhood development, literacy, and broader education initiatives can seek support for programs benefiting children and youth. With a mission to improve educational and life outcomes, Phil Hardin Foundation prioritizes Meridian, Lauderdale County, and Jackson, and favors projects with regional or statewide impact and strong cross-sector collaboration.
Phil Hardin Foundation

Up to US $50,000

Mississippi Department of Mental Health Grants for Mississippi Early Childhood Development

Applications due Jun 8, 2027
Mississippi early childhood development and childcare programs within DMH-certified Pregnant and Parenting Women and Men with Dependent Children (PPWDC) providers can receive up to US $50,000 to support an Early Childhood Development childcare specialist. Mississippi Department of Mental Health provides Mississippi early childhood development services with cost-reimbursement funding to hire experienced specialists serving children ages 2–5 whose parents are in substance use treatment.
Mississippi Department of Mental Health

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Last updated: October 5, 2026. Next update: November 1, 2026.

Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in Mississippi

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Mississippi?

Grants are most commonly $94,687.

$94,687

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Early Childhood Development Grants in Mississippi year over year?

In 2024, funders in Mississippi awarded a total of 8,599 grants.

2022 7,983

2023 8,165

2024 8,599

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Early Childhood Development Grants in Mississippi given out in Mississippi, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Early Childhood Development Grants in Mississippi changing over time?

Funding has increased by 2.35%.

2022 $634,985,073

2023 $789,259,908
24.30%

2024 $807,768,252
2.35%

Mississippi Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Oktibbeha County, Hinds County, and Lafayette County receive the most funding.

County Total Grant Funding in 2024
Oktibbeha County $274,520,115
Hinds County $230,593,243
Lafayette County $93,085,023
Harrison County $41,719,363
Madison County $39,767,542