Mississippi is home to a wealth of resources that can be used to build attractive communities for businesses and organizations. The state's Community Asset Development and Incentives teams work to identify key areas of opportunity and connect economic development organizations (ODEs) with the right resources. The U. S.
Department of State offers grants to nonprofit organizations for community programs and initiatives that promote environmental, economic, and social justice. These grants can be used for projects, general support, collaborative efforts, and to build the capacity of the organizations that work in them. The Spring Initiative is a great example of how Mississippi is working to create new opportunities for young people in the Delta region. Thanks to scholarships from the Women's Foundation, the Spring Initiative provides evidence-based sex education for all ages, so students can make informed decisions about their health and have the confidence to set their own boundaries.
Teen Health Mississippi is another organization that works to improve the sexual health of Mississippi adolescents through trainings that build community capacity and access to resources. The Mississippi Low-Income Child Care Initiative (MLICCI) is another example of how Mississippi is working to support its citizens. MLICCI uses grant funds from the Women's Foundation to support its Employment Equity Project for single mothers (EESM). This program works with local health organizations, shares resources from the Mississippi State Department of Health, and increases access to maternal health resources in order to reduce the risk of maternal and infant mortality, improve access to care, and promote reproductive health and family planning services.
In addition, ASPIRE Mississippi bridges the gap between local business leaders, economic developers, stakeholders, and the communities they are part of. The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) also offers several development programs to businesses in Mississippi, helping them become pillars of trust in their communities. Mini-grants are available for organizations that meet a wide variety of needs in Mississippi communities. The state also offers a wealth of opportunities for its veteran communities, such as transition services, job training, and recruitment.
Finally, grants from the Women's Foundation are used to provide child care assistance to mothers enrolled in a CTE, workforce, or adult education program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC). Project grants are also used to fund a wide range of artistic projects (and artistic components of larger projects) in Mississippi communities.
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