South Carolina Grants

This funding opportunity supports South Carolina artists in launching or enhancing arts-based business initiatives that promote career satisfaction and sustainability.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Tri-County area of South Carolina to strengthen their internal operations and enhance their capacity to serve the community effectively.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government units in specific Georgia and South Carolina counties to support impactful programs that improve the lives of women and children through arts, education, health, and social well-being initiatives.

This funding initiative provides financial support to educational institutions, workforce training centers, and nonprofits in Hardeeville and surrounding areas to improve educational quality and prepare residents for in-demand careers.

This grant provides funding for rural classroom teachers in selected states to develop and implement Place-Based Education projects in their schools.

The South Carolina Arts Commission is offering the ArtsNOW Schools Advancement Grants of $10,000 to $100,000 over three years to ArtsNOW Partner Schools in South Carolina, to support arts integration, professional learning, curriculum mapping, and planning through innovative practices.

The Central Carolina Community Foundation is offering a grant to charitable, educational, or faith-based organizations serving the Greater Chapin area in South Carolina, aimed at addressing critical needs, developing skills, leveraging funding, providing opportunities for underserved populations, and building community strengths, with applications due by 09/30/2024.

This funding opportunity supports public libraries in South Carolina to collaborate with artists and arts organizations, fostering community engagement through various artistic and cultural activities.

This grant provides financial support to new and existing small businesses in Abbeville, South Carolina, to promote economic growth through startup costs, business improvements, and building enhancements, particularly in the Historic District.

This funding opportunity supports 4K preschool providers in South Carolina to create arts-integrated learning experiences for young students and provide professional development for teachers, particularly in designated counties.

This funding opportunity supports South Carolina nonprofit organizations in improving accessibility to arts programs and facilities for individuals with disabilities.

This grant provides financial support to artists and arts organizations in South Carolina for quality arts projects, capacity building, and professional development, particularly in designated Opportunity Initiative Counties.

This grant provides financial support for arts-based projects in rural South Carolina that aim to enhance community engagement and access to the arts while addressing local challenges.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible schools in South Carolina for acquiring arts supplies, professional development, and creative services to enhance student learning through innovative arts practices.

The Opportunity Grants by the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, offering up to $10,000 for a 12-month period, are designed to stimulate and support new or existing programs, projects, or capital investments of nonprofit organizations serving Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper Counties in South Carolina, excluding general operating support, religious, political activities, and scholarships among others.

This program provides a pitch competition and investor introductions for women and founders of color in the U.S. with scalable startups that have a minimum viable product and some customer traction, specifically targeting those outside major startup hubs.

The Beaufort County Accommodations Tax Board is offering grants from its two percent (2%) state accommodations tax fund. This program aims to financially support and promote tourism, as well as fund tourism-related activities within municipalities and counties in South Carolina. The underlying mission is to leverage a dedicated tax revenue stream—generated from transient accommodations like hotels, motels, inns, and vacation rentals—to enhance the visitor experience and strengthen the local tourism economy. The target beneficiaries of this grant program are organizations within Beaufort County. These organizations are expected to implement projects and initiatives that align with the board's objective of promoting tourism. The impact goals are centered on increasing tourism activity, improving tourism infrastructure, and creating a more attractive environment for visitors, thereby contributing to the economic well-being of the county. The primary focus of these grants is to fund tourism-related activities. This includes, but is not limited to, initiatives that market the county as a tourist destination, develop and maintain attractions, and support events that draw visitors. The strategic priority is to maximize the impact of the accommodations tax by investing in projects that have a demonstrable connection to tourism promotion and development, aligning with the state law's intent for the 2% tax levy. Expected outcomes include a measurable increase in visitor numbers, enhanced quality of tourism offerings, and a stronger tourism-dependent economy in Beaufort County. While specific measurable results are not detailed in the provided information, the implicit theory of change is that by strategically allocating funds derived from the accommodations tax, the county can stimulate tourism growth, leading to broader economic benefits. The eligibility criteria state that Non-Profit Organizations are eligible to apply for these grants, emphasizing a focus on community-driven initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that deliver high-quality early childhood education and family services to low-income children and families across multiple states in the U.S.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving their services for low- to moderate-income and historically underserved communities through strategic investments in planning, staff development, and technology.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in specific eastern U.S. states for projects that focus on human needs, environmental stewardship, education, and community vitality.