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AWS InCommunities Greater Jackson MS Area Fund

US$250,000 · Madison, Hinds, and Rankin Counties, Mississippi

Proven ideas and funding for your community

This funding will help you to start or expand a community project in Madison, Hinds, and Rankin Counties in the Greater Jackson, Mississippi Area. This initiative is part of AWS InCommunities' long-standing commitment to being a good neighbor by supporting and helping deliver innovative programs that strengthen ties and increase inclusivity in communities where AWS has a presence.

How it works
  • Select an idea listed below or submit your existing project and register to get your project page
  • Use your project page to complete the 30 Day Challenge
  • Submit a photo and your action plan
  • Let us know what impact you are having in your community
Who can apply
  • You work in the Greater Jackson Area and your project will take place in one of the following counties: Madison, Hinds, or Rankin
  • You're passionate about building a thriving and inclusive community
  • You are an individual, an existing local group or a community organization
What you get
  • Seed funding to start your selected idea
  • Free starter resource pack, mentorship and technology tools to get started
  • Additional impact funding, once you report back on the social impact of your active project

Explore proven ideas

Choose an idea to start in your community. See terms & conditions.
This fund has closed for applications. You can still start ideas without funding, or check for other live funds in your area.
  • CoderDojo

    Teach kids in your community to code in a fun and collaborative environment

  • Murals for Communities

    Using mural art to build and nurture creative communities

  • Rigamajig

    Bringing Rigamajig to Communities Worldwide

  • Community Fridge

    Start a community fridge in your community to share good food that would otherwise go to waste.

  • Community Composting

    Divert your community's food waste from landfill, reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions

  • Repair Café

    Organise a free meeting place in your community to repair things instead of throwing them away.

  • Playground for Entrepreneurs

    The Playground for Entrepreneurs is a coaching tool that supports coaches and entrepreneurs on their journey to success, in a collaborative way.

  • Neighborhood Forest

    Growing the Indoor Forest – Building, Sharing, and Caring for Indoor Plants

  • Little Free Pantry

    A grassroots movement of neighbors feeding neighbors through the creation of little free pantries.

  • Open Orchard

    Organise an Open Orchard to bring people together, provide free fruit to local residents and green our urban environments.

  • Pollinator Partnership

    Invite pollinators to your neighborhood by planting a pollinator friendly habitat in your garden, farm, school, park or just about anywhere!

  • Books for Bright Futures

    Get beautiful Book Dash books to children in your community to bring them joy, support their health and happiness and build their future -- all you have to do is send our book files to a copy shop or printer and they will do the rest!

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