Entergy's Open Grants Program - Mississippi

Entergy Mississippi Micro-Grants is a grant from Entergy Mississippi providing up to $1,000 to support organizations across six program areas: arts and culture, community improvement and enrichment, economic development, education and literacy, environment, and healthy families. Eligible applicants include public charities, educational institutions, and government entities. Applications must be submitted at least three months before funds are needed, with an 8-12 week review timeline. Priority consideration is given to organizations located in specific counties and parishes served by Entergy Mississippi. This micro-grant program offers accessible entry-level funding for community-serving organizations pursuing modest but impactful local projects.

The Entergy Open Grants Program provides corporate philanthropic funding to organizations operating within Entergy's service areas across the southern United States. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, hospitals, government entities, 501(c)(19) veterans organizations, and volunteer fire departments. Funding priorities include arts and culture, education and workforce development, poverty solutions and social services, healthy families and children, and community improvement and enrichment. Grant amounts vary based on project scope. The 2026 application deadline is April 1, 2026. Entergy's long-term goal is to support locally rooted organizations that strengthen community self-sufficiency and expand access to arts, education, and social services.