Nonprofit organizations serving George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River and Stone counties are invited to apply for the 2026 $20,000 GivHer Circle Grant. The application cycle goes through August 17.
Priority consideration will be given to projects focused on child welfare, education, and health. Special emphasis will also be given to nonprofit organizations with an operational budget of $250,000 or less; however, other deserving organizations and projects that meet the grant criteria may also be considered.
Organizations interested in applying can visit GivHerCircle.org to access the grant application and resources designed to help applicants prepare strong submissions. Available resources include an application preview, self-evaluation, grant evaluation preview, budget template, and frequently asked questions.
GivHer Circle members will review eligible applications and ultimately decide which deserving organization will receive the grant. The $20,000 grant, now in its third year, is made possible by the generosity of GivHer Circle members through their contributions to the GivHer Circle Fund at GCCF.
Applications must be submitted at GivHerCircle.org by August 17.
About the GivHer Circle
The GivHer Circle endeavors to amplify the voices of women who are committed to igniting positive change across South Mississippi. Each member makes an annual tax-deductible donation that goes directly to the GivHer Circle Fund at the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. The charitable purpose of the fund is to support local nonprofit organizations within GCCF’s six-county service area of George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River and Stone counties. GivHer Circle members have the unique opportunity to identify, recommend and ultimately decide which deserving organizations will receive grant funding. GivHer Circle membership runs from July 1 to June 30 each year. Visit GivHerCircle.org for more information.
About Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Gulf Coast Community Foundation is a nonprofit public charity that has been serving the people of South Mississippi since 1989. GCCF’s primary mission is to increase philanthropy by assisting donors in establishing endowments and legacy giving plans, making grants to worthy causes, and providing leadership in response to the community’s changing needs. Over the years, GCCF has been a leader in addressing the most pressing needs in the community, from disaster relief and recovery to supporting education and child welfare initiatives. To learn more about GCCF and its work in the community, visit mgccf.org.
