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The City of Jackson, Mississippi, through its Department of Human and Cultural Services, is seeking proposals from art groups and community development organizations for a competitive grant opportunity focused on arts and community-based projects. The procurement aims to increase awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the arts while improving the quality of life for city residents, with a specific emphasis on community exposure, history, and education. Proposals must be submitted to the City Clerk's Office, located at 219 South President Street, by 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Interested parties can obtain the Request for Proposal packet by contacting Beverley Johnson-Durham at (601)960-0383 or downloading it from www.jacksonms.gov. Proposals must be sealed and clearly marked as "Proposal for General Funds Arts and Community Based Grants" on the envelope. The city will evaluate proposals based on their potential to demonstrate community impact, educational value, and alignment with the city's cultural development goals.

This grant opportunity is specifically targeted at nonprofit arts organizations and community development groups that can provide verifiable cash match contributions equal to at least 50 percent of the total project cost. Financial assistance of up to $5,000 per award is available, with the understanding that these funds will serve as supplemental funding for arts and community development projects. The City of Jackson reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, suggesting a competitive selection process. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the broad invitation suggests an inclusive approach to potential applicants. The notice was published on January 15, 2026, and January 22, 2026, in the Mississippi Link, providing potential respondents with multiple opportunities to review the details. Interested organizations can also retrieve documentation from the City of Jackson Department of Human and Cultural Services, located at 633 North State Street, Suite 423, Jackson, MS 39202.