In focusing on rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina, the Mississippi Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) provides resources to assist with the recovery/rebuilding efforts. The CCCE is offering hurricane rebuilding mini-grants and fellowships to support service projects/activities among colleges/universities and student groups.

Hurricane Rebuilding Mini-grants

What funding is available?

Rebuilding mini-grants will be provided to colleges and universities at $250-$1000 for the 2006-2007 academic year. Priority will be given to applicants from vocational-technical departments at community and junior colleges utilizing student expertise in masonry, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing work. Special consideration will also be given to students from 4-year institutions with expertise in architecture, engineering, and public planning.

What can the Rebuilding Mini-grants be used for?

•  Design or implement disaster preparedness activities for service project.

•  Purchase of supplies and materials (i.e. lumber, bricks, electrical or plumbing supplies, etc.) needed to conduct service projects.

•  Travel expense to hurricane affected sites.

Hurricane Rebuilding Fellowships

What funding is available?

Fellowships are awarded to college groups, community/faith-based groups, and

K-12 groups to support their service efforts in hurricane-impacted areas. Fellowships will be awarded at $250-$1,000 for the 2006-2007 academic year.

What are the Rebuilding Fellowships used for?

•  Materials and supplies needed to conduct service project.

•  Expenses/transportation to service project as it relates to hurricane rebuilding.

Download the Hurricane Rebuilding Mini-grant and Fellowship application, or for more information, contact LaTasha McBride at (601) 266-5711.