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Heritage Community Grant is a matching grant program from the Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area that funds innovative, place-based projects preserving and interpreting the cultural and natural heritage of Mississippi's six coastal counties. The program supports projects that expand economic opportunity and community pride while strengthening the region's heritage identity.
Eligible applicants include city and county governments, state agencies, universities, nonprofits, and recognized Gulf Coast Outpost Businesses. Awards range from $5,000 to $75,000 for projects that celebrate and sustain the Mississippi Gulf Coast's distinctive history and environment.
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🚨 NOW... - Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area's Post Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area NOW OPEN: 2026 HERITAGE COMMUNITY GRANT APPLICATIONS The Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area (MGCNHA) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Heritage Community Grant Program!
This matching grant program supports innovative, place-based projects that preserve, interpret, and strengthen the cultural and natural heritage of Mississippi’s six coastal counties while expanding economic opportunity and community pride.
What types of projects are eligible • Historic preservation and community enhancement • Cultural collections, archives, oral histories, and documentation • Natural resource conservation and environmental interpretation • Recreation, trails, signage, and heritage tourism materials Projects that are regional or multi-county, involve active partnerships, and leverage strong matching support are especially encouraged.
Requests range from $5,000 to $75,000 A dollar-for-dollar non-federal match is required Funding is provided through the National Park Service • City, county, and state governments • Universities and academic institutions • Non-profit organizations • Federally recognized tribes • Recognized Gulf Coast Outpost Businesses Applicants must serve one or more of Mississippi’s six coastal counties: George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, or Stone.
To date, MGCNHA has funded 64 grants, investing more than $3. 2 million across all six coastal counties, leveraging strong local and private matching support. Grant Q&A Conference Call Monday, February 23, 2026 Email heritage@dmr.
ms.gov for call-in information Applications are accepted on a rolling basis beginning January 27, 2026, until funds are exhausted or 4:00 p. m. | Thursday, March 12, 2026 https://msgulfcoastheritage.
ms.gov/heritage-community... / If your organization has a project that tells the story of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, protects important places, or connects people to heritage and landscape, this funding opportunity is for you.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: City, county, state governments, universities, non-profit groups, recognized Gulf Coast Outpost Businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000-$75,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is an annual program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
Heritage Community Grant is funded by Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area (via Mississippi Department of Marine Resources). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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