Soul City Solar is proud to share that more than $60,000 in community grants have been awarded to 21 local organizations making a difference across Hinds County. From empowering youth and supporting schools to advancing workforce development, beautifying neighborhoods, and strengthening families, these projects reflect the very best of our community spirit.
- Amiable Arts Foundation
- Boys & Girls Club of Central Mississippi
- Briarwood Arts Foundation
- Clinton Theatre Booster Club
- Clinton Community Nature Center
- First Church of Deliverance
- Hinds Community College Foundation Scholarship Program
- Hinds County School District
- Jackson Hinds Library System
- Jackson Resource Center
- Keep Clinton Beautiful
- Learning Tree Development Center
- Metro Booming Training Academy
- Mt. Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church
- Mt. Center Missionary Baptist Church
- Ranger Pride PTSO
- Raymond Volunteer Fire Department
- Refill Jackson Initiative
- Town of Bolton
- The Bean Path
- United Methodist Ministry with Children and Families
Nearly $260,000 in grants have supported local schools, churches, libraries, public service agencies, and community initiatives across Hinds County since the program's launch in 2024. The next grant cycle opens in March 2026! For more information or to apply, visit Soul City Solar Community Grant.
To highlight the impact of this investment, several of the Fall 2025 grant recipients shared how the Soul City Solar Community Grant will support their missions:
“The Town of Bolton is truly grateful to be awarded $10,000 from the Soul City Solar Community Grant Program. This support comes at an exciting time as we continue working to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life for our residents. With these funds, we will be able to strengthen our community activities, create spaces for fellowship, and invest in programs that bring our people together. The grant not only represents a financial boost, but also a vote of confidence in Bolton’s vision for a brighter and more connected future.” – Alisa Kidd, Mayor of Bolton
“We are grateful to APEX for supporting our W.A.T.T.S. U.P. initiative. This mini project empowers our students with the knowledge, creativity, and leadership to shape a cleaner, brighter future through hands-on solar learning and meaningful community engagement.” - Dr. Mitchell Shears, Superintendent of Hinds County School District.
“Funding from Soul City Solar will support the operation of our two workforce training programs, Refill Jackson Green Corps and our Pre-Employment training for disconnect youth in Jackson. These programs impart vital career development skills for young adults who are struggling to obtain self-sustaining employment, including professional communication, financial literacy, and industry-recognized credentials such as OSHA-10, along with wrap-around social services. Graduates of Refill Jackson's programs gain household stability, confidence, and portable credentials to move into the mid skill level jobs that Mississippi companies depend on.” - Caitlin Brooking, Executive Director Refill Jackson Initiative
“We are beyond grateful for the donation of a new Ice machine. This will provide much needed relief for the hard-working men and women who volunteer to keep Raymond and surrounding communities safe.” – Andrew Arthur, Assistant Fire Chief, Raymond Fire Department
"The Soul City Solar Grant will help Metro Booming Training Academy expand access to technology, equipping our students with the tools they need to strengthen skills and prepare for future opportunities in the trades." - Richard Bradley, President of Metro Booming, Inc.
“At-risk youth in Jackson, Mississippi deserve more than just hope—they deserve access to real opportunities. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi continue to look for and build partnerships that help us further our mission of enabling all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Through our STEM Mentoring Program and this investment from the Soul City Solar Grant Program, we together can empower youth with the skills and confidence they need to shape their future in a world driven by innovation.” – Tina Washington, Grants Administrator, Boys and Girls Club of Central Mississippi
“Methodist Children's Homes of Mississippi will inspire healthy futures to children and youth through our Every Child Fed Project. This program we aim to provide youth with nutrition education through garden planting, giving them the tools to thrive both in their education and their lives.” - Mariah Pitre, Development Director, Methodist Children's Homes of Mississippi
“The Soul City Solar grant will help us repair our parking lot, making it safer and more accessible for the elderly and disabled neighbors who visit our food pantry each month.” — Pastor William Cooper, First Church of Deliverance
“This grant from Soul City Solar will allow the Amiable Arts Foundation to expand access to high-quality arts education, giving more young people the opportunity to learn, create, and shine while strengthening our community through the power of the arts.” Amia D. Edwards, CEO, Amiable Productions
“We are so thankful for the support!! Our community of artists is very grateful as this will allow us to keep providing free health and wellness-based enrichment programming to a population that truly needs it.” - Stephen Brown, Director, Briarwood Arts Center
“We are so grateful to Apex Clean Energy and the Soul City Solar Community Grant Program for this support. The $2,500 award will help us replace the air conditioning unit at our Langley Street campus, ensuring a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment where individuals and families can continue receiving daily meals, housing support, and life-changing services. This grant helps us keep our community strong.” – Putalamus White, Executive Director, Jackson Resource Center
“Thanks to this $2,500 grant, our Day Care can replace its unsafe gym floor—providing a safer, more welcoming environment for children from newborns to 1st grade, as well as those in after-school care. This investment directly supports the well-being of our children and strengthens our community.” – Tonie Crisler, Pastor
“We are grateful to Soul City Solar for this grant, which will help us provide resources for teachers, opportunities for students, and tools for parents—strengthening leadership, academic growth, and community at Raymond High School.” – Aleesha Hudson, President, Ranger Pride PTSO.” - Aleesha Hudson, President, Ranger Pride PTSO
“We are honored to receive this $5,000 Soul City Grant Award. With it, Mt. Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church will expand outreach through mental health resources, wellness workshops, youth mentoring, and safe recreational activities to strengthen our church and community.” – Pastor Bernard McKinley, Sr., Mt. Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church
“Clinton Community Nature Center will be utilizing funds from the Soul City Solar Grant to install irrigation to our Native Plant Nursery. We plan to use the new irrigation system to water plants on a timer, rather than have volunteers manually water plants.” – Claire Floyd, Co-Director of Administration & Grant Development
"We are greatly appreciative of partners like Apex Clean Energy at the Bean Path because it shows an increase in strengthening the tech ecosystem in Mississippi. We're excited to share this grant amongst initiatives, including our 7th-year anniversary celebration and our robotics clubs." – Nashlie Sephus, Founder Director, Bean Path
“We are grateful for this $2,500 grant, which will help us create Maker Spaces in our libraries with tools and resources that inspire creativity, learning, and collaboration.” – Willette Jacobs, Program Manager, Jackson Hinds Library System
“The Soul City Solar Grant allows us to expand our Clinton Clean & Green Campaign, giving us the resources to strengthen beautification efforts and inspire community pride throughout Clinton.” - Shellie Michael, Executive Director, Keep Clinton Beautiful