The Community Foundation for Mississippi (CFM) will begin accepting applications for its annual Community Impact Project Grants on August 1, which provide up to $5,000 to support innovative projects in one of three focus areas: Placemaking, Children and Families, and Community Partnerships. 

Celebrate the 55 students selected as the Community Foundation for Mississippi’s 2026 scholarship and award recipients, and see where their educational journeys will take them next.

The Anthony “Tony” Gobar Juvenile Justice Scholarship Fund at the Community Foundation for Mississippi marks 20 years of supporting students pursuing careers in juvenile justice and related fields.

Community Foundation National Standards reaccreditation affirms the Community Foundation for Mississippi’s commitment to transparency, accountability and sound practices in donor services, investments, grantmaking and administration.

Wolf was recognized for a career of leadership in public relations, professional service and community impact, including work that has strengthened communications practice in Mississippi.

Twenty-five years after his death, a new project is preserving Samuel Mockbee’s legacy and opening his work to a new generation.

Applying for scholarships shouldn’t feel overwhelming. To help make the process simpler and more accessible, the Community Foundation for Mississippi has launched a new scholarship application platform that allows students to apply for multiple opportunities with a single application.

Through Vicki’s Books for Kids Fund, Jennifer now has a way to honor her mother’s memory and support Natchez for years to come.

The end of the year will be here soon! The Community Foundation for Mississippi has several important dates for you to keep in mind as you think about year-end giving to ensure your financial contributions make an impact with nonprofits by December 31, 2025.

From literacy events and wellness programming to placemaking projects and workforce development initiatives, this year’s grant projects highlight the innovative solutions being utilized by CFM’s nonprofit partners.

The LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi at the Community Foundation for Mississippi (CFM) announced 2025 annual funding commitments today totaling more than $133,000. The total supports multiple nonprofit organizations with programs serving LGBTQ Mississippians around the state in alignment with the 2024 Mississippi LGBTQ+ Statewide Needs Assessment.

The Samuel Eric Storm Memorial Scholarship at the Community Foundation for Mississippi has awarded its first scholarship to Kate Bowen.

The Rick Ross Madison Avenue Upper Elementary Honorary Scholarship at CFM recently announced its 2025-2026 recipients: Grace “Gracie” Pringle and Elizabeth Argrett.

During Economic Development Week, we’re celebrating the role community investments play in strengthening our cities and towns.

Thank you to all who attended Giving Forward: CFM’s Annual Celebration of Impact on March 24, 2025! I

The Foundation for Mississippi History has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Community Foundation for Mississippi’s John and Lucy Shackelford Fund to support the construction of Margaret Ann Crigler Park in downtown Jackson.

A scholarship honoring Eric Storm’s lifetime of caring for others will help the next generation of physical, occupational and speech therapists do the same.