Mississippi Safe Schools Coalition

11/18/2022

“Some school districts simply lack the resources and funds to address bullying, so we hope that these grants will eliminate the financial burden and improve the district’s response to bullying,'' said Justin Lofton the Coalition’s executive director.”

The Mississippi Safe Schools Coalition is launching a grantmaking program fro Mississippi school districts.

11/18/2022

The Mississippi Safe Schools Coalition is proud to announce that we will be launching program development and capacity building grants for school districts across Mississippi to promote safety and inclusion of youth living with disabilities, LGBTQ2+ youth, and gender-expansive youth. Grants will range from $2,500-$5,000. Selected grantees will receive a variety trainings and other resources.

The application will open on January 15, 2023. Please stay tuned for more information.

06/10/2022

LGBTQ Southerners impacted by COVID-19 can now apply for an Emergency Assistance Grant (EAG) – just click here. Any LGBTQ person in a Southern state experiencing the health and/or financial impacts of the pandemic is eligible to apply for a grant of $250 to assist with needs such as food, rent, prescriptions. Please note: 2022 recipients of Emergency Assistance Grants are NOT eligible to apply again in this round.

Access the application in English and Spanish here:

Jump to Application As the nation confronts the significant and unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Campaign for Southern Equality has created a Rapid Response Grant Program to quickly route funds to individuals, families, […]

05/05/2022

Looking for mathematics enrichment and creativity in an LGBTQ+ affirming community? Then you might be interested in the “Camp” of Mathematical Queeries, a FREE program that will take place via Zoom on MWF 430-630PM ET July 6 - Aug 8, and is open to any LGBTQ+ students entering grades 9-12 (in the US) for the 2022-2023 school year. “Camp" applications will be accepted through June 1st. For more information use think link: https://www.theq***rmathematicsteacher.com/camp-of-mathematical-q***ries/camp-of-mathematical-q***ries-apply/

11/15/2021

🚨 We’re are currently performing maintenance and updating our website. We expect to relaunch on or before mid-December. If you need to reach us please send us an email at [email protected].

11/01/2021

*drum roll please* The numbers are in and wayOUT raised an astounding $35k for the Mississippi Safe Schools Coalition. We’re wet grateful for this partnership and the opportunity to use these resources to ensure LGBTQ youth can learn in safe and inclusive environments. These funds will support our Be the Change Institute and will help launching our newest project that will focus on ending terrible policing practices that impact LGBTQ youth.

10/21/2021

So excited that will be here to bring the house down tonight. As always, a huge thanks to for this amazing opportunity.

10/21/2021

We’re off to New York City! Grateful to for this amazing opportunity and their commitment to supporting our work on behalf of LGBTQ2+ students in Mississippi.

10/20/2021

We’re super excited to be headed to NYC as 2021 grant recipient. We hope you can make it too. Tickets available online at link on flier.

06/22/2021

Join NYC & for a Pride themed class benefitting on Saturday, June 26 at 8:30AM & 9:30AM EST. https://app.gritbxng.com/book/1/3256

06/22/2021

Join NYC & for a Pride themed class benefitting on Saturday, June 26 at 8:30AM & 9:30AM EST. Link in bio.