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$21.2M

Total funding

$10K

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67 grants

$21.2M total

$10K median

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Local Government Grants in Mississippi Highlights

Last updated: July 6, 2026. Next update: August 2, 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 Local Government 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 Local Government 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 Local Government 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

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