CREATE Foundation Education Grantmaking
Eligibility
Schools and nonprofits serving northeast Mississippi, primarily the Tupelo area and Lee County communities. CREATE Foundation focuses on serving north Mississippi through education, arts, health, and community development programs.
Program Goals
CREATE Foundation supports education programs that improve quality of life in northeast Mississippi. K-12 education initiatives including STEM, technology, and career pathway programs are well aligned to the foundation's community investment priorities.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications through the CREATE Foundation. Monitor createfoundation.com for current cycle dates and the grant application process. Contact the foundation directly to confirm current grant priorities.
Cycle Notes
Annual or semi-annual cycle. Current cycle dates uncertain. Monitor createfoundation.com for the next grant cycle announcement.
Grant Award Amount
Award amounts vary by program size and scope. Contact the CREATE Foundation for current award ranges and program fit before applying.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
- CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which communities does CREATE Foundation serve?
Northeast Mississippi — primarily Tupelo, Lee County, and surrounding communities in north Mississippi.
What types of programs does CREATE Foundation fund?
Education, arts, health, and community development. K-12 STEM and technology programs are a strong fit for education grants.
When is the next grant cycle?
Current cycle dates uncertain. Monitor createfoundation.com for announcements.
Is my school in the CREATE Foundation service area?
Contact the foundation to confirm eligibility for your specific school and program.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment and community impact documentation for northeast Mississippi foundation grant applications.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Mississippi standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing
- Letters of support
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence
