Open Call to Submit Letters of Interest
November 6, 2025 - Grants - Posted by Women's Foundation Team
The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi’s (WFM) mission is to ensure economic security for women throughout the state, particularly those facing significant social and economic barriers.
Project Overview
The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi (WFM) invites Letters of Interest (LOI) for projects that advance one or more of the Foundation’s three focus areas:
Healthy Women and Well-Being
- Improve access to physical and mental health care
- Increase wellness outcomes
- Support community healing and safety
Access to Opportunity
- Enhance educational outcomes for girls and women
- Provide pathways to jobs and careers
- Develop leadership and advocacy skills
- Offer education and skill-building for vulnerable groups
Two-Generation / Whole Family Approaches
- Educate families on health and wellness
- Promote economic mobility for parents
- Provide family-centered coaching
- Create intergenerational learning opportunities
Funding
WFM anticipates awarding grants ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 for 12-month projects. WFM will review all Letters of Interest and invite selected organizations to submit full proposals.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a 501(c)(3) organization in good standing with the Mississippi Secretary of State Charities Division
- Be operating within the State of Mississippi
Proposal Submission Instructions
Letter of Interest (LOI)
LOI will be submitted through the Foundant online grant platform. The Letter of Interest (LOI) will open on November 6. Create an account to apply: Applicant Tutorial.
The LOI will request:
- Organization Mission Statement
- Proposed project and who is served
- Justify the need in the area
- Geographic Area Served
- Estimated total project budget
Question & Answer Session
WFM will hold Q&A sessions on Wednesday, November 12, at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom. If you have questions about whether your work or program is suitable for this Open Call, please attend. WFM LOI Q&A Zoom Link.
If you have questions, contact Jan Richardson, Grants Program Manager at jan@womensfoundationms.org or 601-487-0702.
Important Dates
| Online LOI Opens | Thursday, November 6, 2025 1 p.m. |
| Q&A Session (Zoom) | Friday, November 7, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. |
| LOI Due | Friday, November 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. |
| Invited to Apply | Wednesday, November 26, 2025 |
| Full Proposal Due | Friday, December 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. |
| Grant Awards Announced | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 |