First Horizon Foundation – Mississippi Grant Program (2026)

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Charitable Grants Supporting Community Well-Being, Financial Education, and Sustainability

Organization: First Horizon Foundation
Support Type: Charitable grants
Geographic Focus: Eligible communities in Mississippi served by First Horizon

About the Funder

The First Horizon Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that strengthen the long-term vitality of the communities where First Horizon operates. In Mississippi, the Foundation invests in programs that improve community well-being, expand financial education and economic opportunity, develop future leaders, enrich the arts, and promote a more sustainable future.

What This Program Supports

Grantmaking is aligned with the following community pillars:

Community Well-Being
Programs that improve health, stability, and overall quality of life.
Financial Future
Financial literacy, economic education, and asset-building initiatives.
Education & Leadership Development
Programs that educate and prepare the next generation of leaders.
Arts & Cultural Enrichment
Arts education and community-based cultural programming.
Sustainability & Environment
Initiatives that support long-term environmental and community resilience.

Eligibility & Restrictions

Eligible applicants:

Qualified nonprofit organizations serving eligible Mississippi communities

Ineligible requests include:

Individuals
Trips or tours
Solely religious, social, or fraternal organizations
Organizations that primarily redistribute funds (except recognized united-fund organizations)
K–12 schools
Political organizations or advocacy efforts
Operating budget deficits

Application Notes

Applicants should carefully review grant guidelines and eligibility criteria before applying
Help text is available throughout the online application to clarify requirements
Grant awards are announced throughout the year

Apply / Learn More

➡️ https://firsthorizonfoundation.com/apply-for-a-grant/mississippi

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This program is a strong fit for Mississippi-based nonprofits that:

Serve communities where First Horizon operates
Focus on financial literacy, community well-being, arts access, leadership development, or sustainability
Can demonstrate clear local impact and community benefit