Festival & Event Grant
Who can apply: Applicant must be located in or directly serve at least one of the 18 MDNHA counties; must be a unit of local government, institution of higher learning, institute/research center, nonprofit organization, or federally-recognized Native American tribe; nonprofits must have current 501(c)(3) status and Mississippi Secretary of State compliance; all applicants must have an active UEI and active SAM.gov registration; project must be a festival or event, occur within the specified timeframe and within the 18-county service area, further at least one MDNHA cultural heritage theme, and be free and open to the public; requires at least a 2:1 non-federal cash or in-kind match.
Deadline: Applications open July 09, 2026 and close August 17, 2026. Eligible festival or event must take place in the MS Delta between September 19, 2026, and December 31, 2026.