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Est.

1976

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The South Delta Planning & Development District is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within its defined geographic area. With a total of $6.3 million in grants paid to 12 grantees in 2024, this funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS WERE CREATED TO ADDRESS THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS IN RURAL AREAS. SOUTH DELTA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SERVING SIX COUNTIES AND THIRTY-FIVE MUNICIPALITIES. IT'S MAJOR PURPOSE IS TO APPLY FOR, RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS WHICH CAN POSITIVELY AFFECT THE LIVES OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE DELTA AREA AS WELL AS IMPROVE THE ECONOMY OF THE AREA.
Total Funding Given
$6.3M
2024
Grantees funded
12
Multi-year grantees
58%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$318.1K
T
Thomas L Goodwin
Board Member
D
Daryl Richards Jr
Board Member
G
George Holland
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SOUTH DELTA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT?
No. SOUTH DELTA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SOUTH DELTA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT give?
SOUTH DELTA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT primarily gives to organizations located in Mississippi. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SOUTH DELTA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SOUTH DELTA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SOUTH DELTA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT make each year?
In 2024, SOUTH DELTA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $6.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SOUTH DELTA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT fund recently?
In 2024, SOUTH DELTA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Warren-Washington-Issaquena-Sharkey Community Action Agency, SUNFLOWER-HUMPHREYS CTYS PROG INC, and BOLIVAR COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SOUTH DELTA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT?
SOUTH DELTA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.