Frequently Asked Questions

Applicants must be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as 501(c)(3) organizations or must be units of government serving Pearl River County. Proposed projects must serve/benefit the citizens of Pearl River County, Mississippi. 

Submit a request for an application packet on your organization’s letterhead and send via email attachment to: nariaslprvf@att.net. Detailed guidelines for the required documents and the assembly of a proposal will be enclosed in the packet. The board of directors  will review all proposals quarterly. A list of proposal deadlines will be included in the application packet. 

Because of strong competition and limited funds, not all applicants receive grant awards. Unfortunately, some good proposals cannot be funded.

No. It usually takes several months to receive your letter. Once you receive it, you may apply for the next LPRVF grant quarter. 

1. Religious Organizations/Churches

2. Individuals

3. Operating Funds

4. Unsolicited Grants

5. Scholarship Funds

6. Land Acquisition

7. Emergency Funds

8. Political Lobbyists

9. Sectarian Groups

10. Loan Repayments

11. Public Charities (i.e. United Way)

12. Annual Support Campaigns

13. Private Schools

14. Deficit Financing

15. Loans

16. Fraternal Organizations

18. Athletic Teams, Clubs or Activities

17. Films, Books, Magazines, Media (Production costs)

Please note that this list is not all-inclusive. The Foundation reserves the right to determine eligibility and may elect not to fund additional activities or purposes not specifically identified if they are deemed inconsistent with the mission, objectives, or grant making policies of the Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation.

You will receive an acknowledgment.  If further information is needed, you will be contacted.

You will receive written notification via email.

Because of limited staff and time, we are not able to provide feedback on individual applications. Typically, more applications are received than can be funded.