Innovate Mississippi
AI Summary
Innovate Mississippi is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting innovative initiatives within the state of Mississippi. With a total of $150K in grants paid in 2024 to three grantees, the organization operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO DRIVE INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
Cause Areas
3
Technology
Economic development
Community and economic development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
MS STATE, MS
$1.2M
18%
Itawamba Community College Foundation Inc
Fulton, MS
$601.3K
9%
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
HATTIESBURG, MS
$533.6K
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Innovate Mississippi?
No. Innovate Mississippi does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Innovate Mississippi give?
Innovate Mississippi primarily gives to organizations located in Mississippi and Wisconsin. 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 Innovate Mississippi’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Innovate Mississippi fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $198 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Innovate Mississippi make each year?
In 2024, Innovate Mississippi awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $150 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Innovate Mississippi fund recently?
In 2024, Innovate Mississippi awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY, Itawamba Community College Foundation Inc, and UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Innovate Mississippi?
Innovate Mississippi does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.