Quick Summary
Name: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $6 million (2024) |
| Grant Range | Information not publicly available |
| Average Grant | Information not publicly available |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline (Quarterly) |
Contact Details
Website: https://cfnm.org/ Email: grants@cfnm.org, info@cfnm.org Phone: (662) 449-5002 Address: 315 Losher St, Suite 100, Hernando, MS 38632
Geographic Focus
Serves 12 counties in Northwest Mississippi:
- Bolivar County
- Coahoma County
- DeSoto County
- Leflore County
- Marshall County
- Panola County
- Quitman County
- Sunflower County
- Tallahatchie County
- Tate County
- Tunica County
- Yalobusha County
88% of grants stay within Mississippi.
Funding Priorities
- Early Childhood Education
- Future of Northwest Mississippi
- Place-Based Education & Civic Engagement
- Technology in Education
- Education (general priority area)
- Health
- Children and youth programs
- Workforce Development
- Food Security (Feed Northwest Mississippi program)
What They Don't Fund
Information about specific exclusions not publicly available. Contact foundation directly for detailed restrictions.
Application Method
Competitive Grants: The foundation offers 4 competitive grant programs with quarterly deadlines:
- February 1st
- May 1st
- August 1st
- November 1st
Applications require fairly extensive documentation. Apply online or contact grants@cfnm.org for more information.
Donor-Advised Funds: The foundation also manages 314 donor-established funds which may have different application processes.
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