The Mississippi Humanities Council, founded in 1972, is a non-profit organization promoting the relevance of the humanities in serious thought, discussion, and decision-making. It aims to enhance public understanding of historical, literary, and philosophical perspectives on the human experience. Committed to accessibility, the Council encourages programs that reach a wide Mississippi audience, expecting grant recipients to support this commitment.
The Mississippi Humanities Council grants program supports projects that encourage meaningful community dialogue, appeal to diverse audiences, are participatory and engaging, and integrate the humanities into everyday life. Specifically aimed at serving Mississippians, these projects must be free and open to the public. The grant program particularly welcomes applications for minigrants that require collaboration between the applying organization and humanities scholars. Projects should aim to stimulate community interactions and foster a deepened public understanding of the humanities.