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Jack A. and Gertrude W. Wilson Animal Welfare Fund is a grant from the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Foundation that funds animal welfare programs across South Mississippi.
The fund supports public charities classified under section 501(c)(3) delivering programs for or with animals, including animal shelters, rescue operations, spay and neuter programs, and animal care initiatives. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Foundation administers the fund alongside multiple other grant opportunities designed to improve lives and strengthen communities in the region. Funding amounts vary by project.
Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations operating animal welfare programs in South Mississippi. Applications are accepted during designated open windows, with new cycles announced through the Gulf Coast Community Foundation's grants portal and official communications.
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Applications are now open! - Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Foundation Applications are now open! Gulf Coast Community Foundation offers multiple grant opportunities GULFPORT, MS (August 1, 2025) – Gulf Coast Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants aimed at improving lives and strengthening communities across South Mississippi.
These grants are made possible through funds at GCCF. “These grants address a wide range of vital causes in our community,” said Dr. Christen Duhé, GCCF president and executive. “We’re proud to help connect local organizations with the funding they need, and we’re deeply grateful to the generous donors who make this support possible.
” Eligible organizations may apply for any of the grants listed below by visiting www. mygccf. com/gZvD .
GivHer Circle Grant: Funded by the GivHer Circle Fund, one $20,000 grant will be awarded to a nonprofit organization serving George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River or Stone County. Priority is given to projects focused on child welfare, education and health. Application deadline is August 31.
Coast Electric Community Trust Operation Round Up Grant: This grant provides up to $10,000 to charitable organizations serving Hancock, Harrison or Pearl River counties. Application deadline is August 31. Jack A.
and Gertrude W. Wilson Animal Welfare Fund: Grants of up to $15,000 will be awarded to support a wide range of animal welfare causes throughout the South Mississippi. Application deadline is October 31.
Anthony Dartez Endowment Fund: This grant supports organizations and educators working to improve the lives of individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, with a focus on education and training. Grants are up to $2,000. Application deadline is October 31.
Mary and Gene Levens Excellence in Teaching Grant: Open to teachers in the Long Beach Public School System and St. Vincent DePaul Elementary School, this $1,000 grant helps fund classroom supplies, materials, technology and experiences that benefit students. Application deadline is October 31.
Pat Santucci Education Fund: This grant provides up to $2,000 in support of projects that make a lasting impact on public education, educators and special education in the counties of Harrison, Hancock, Jackson, Stone, Pearl River and George. Application deadline is October 31 . For additional information, call 228.
897. 4841 or email info@mgccf. org .
Gulf Coast Community Foundation is a nonprofit public charity that has been serving the people of South Mississippi since 1989. GCCF’s primary mission is to increase philanthropy by assisting donors in establishing endowments and legacy giving plans, making grants to worthy causes, and providing leadership in response to the community’s changing needs.
Over the years, GCCF has been a leader in addressing the most pressing needs in the community, from disaster relief and recovery to supporting education and child welfare initiatives. To learn more about GCCF and its work in the community, visit mgccf. org.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Public charities classified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code delivering programs for or with animals. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Coast Electric Community Trust Operation Round Up Grant is sponsored by Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Foundation (through Coast Electric Community Trust Fund). This grant supports non-profit, charitable, and educational purposes in Hancock, Harrison, and Pearl River counties, with major funding categories including Community Service, Economic Development, Education and Youth, and the Environment.
GivHer Circle Fund Grant is a grant from the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Foundation that funds local nonprofit organizations serving the six-county Gulf Coast service area of George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, and Stone counties in South Mississippi. The fund aims to award five grants of $20,000 annually, with GivHer Circle members identifying and recommending organizations focused on child welfare, education, or health. Special emphasis is given to nonprofits with operational budgets of $250,000 or less, though other deserving organizations may be considered. The fund is supported by a women's giving circle whose members range from Young Philanthropists at $300 to Legacy Members at $600 annually. Eligible applicants are local nonprofit organizations within the six-county service area.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.