Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration

Grant for Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Nonprofits and Governments

Amount TBD

Amount

Cash

Sep 18, 2026

Deadline

6 days left

Mississippi

Geography

Regional

Grant

Type

Government

Environment & Sustainability
Sports & Recreation

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About this grant

Provides financial assistance for projects that improve public access to outdoor recreation and conserve natural resources across Mississippi. Eligible projects include improvements to parks and trails, restoration of conservation lands and habitats, development of water access points, and conservation work on agricultural or forest lands. The program operates as a reimbursement grant evaluated competitively by a Board of Trustees.

What you get

Reimbursement-based grant funding for eligible project costs
Up to 480 scoring points evaluated by the Board of Trustees
24-month project completion window after award
Program staff guidance throughout the application process

How to apply

Online portal application submission
Proof of organizational eligibility (e.g., 501(c)(3) determination letter)
Audit documentation
Certificate of good standing
Board member list (for nonprofits)
Project scope and measurable outcomes documentation
Community support documentation
Matching funds documentation (if applicable)

Eligibility

Must be a state agency, county, municipality, or 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on conservation and natural resource protection
Private landowners may apply only in partnership with an eligible nonprofit organization
All projects must be located within the state of Mississippi
Nonprofits must provide audits, certificate of good standing, and board member lists
Applications must be submitted through the online portal during designated application periods
Incomplete submissions are not accepted
Land acquisition projects are temporarily not being considered for funding (as of June 12, 2024)

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