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South Carolina grants for Nonprofits

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General Operating Support Grants
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Chapman Cultural Center
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations and museums in Spartanburg County to help with various operational needs, including programming, staffing, and equipment purchases.

Arts
Nonprofits
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Subgrant Program
$3,500,000
South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2026

Date Added

May 25, 2026

This program provides funding to elementary schools in South Carolina to supply free fresh fruits and vegetables to students, promoting healthier eating habits and improving access to nutritious foods for low-income children.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
Jolley Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Jolley Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Greenville County and the Upstate South Carolina region that are working to address poverty and discrimination through sustainable community-based solutions.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Safety First Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities within 30 miles of Norfolk Southern's rail lines to improve community safety through targeted projects and initiatives.

Safety
Nonprofits
The Joanna Foundation Grants
$10,000
The Joanna Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific South Carolina counties for various projects, excluding debt reduction and direct individual assistance.

Education
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Land Acquisition Grant for Affordable Housing
Contact for amount
Charleston County Charleston Redevelopment Corporation (CRC)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding program provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations and housing authorities in Charleston County for purchasing land to develop affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families.

Housing
Nonprofits
Robert F. Schumann Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Robert F. Schumann Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2027

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Northeast and East Coast regions of the U.S. for projects focused on environmental sustainability, education, and cultural initiatives that enhance community well-being, particularly those related to bird habitats and open space preservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Arts in Rural Places Grants
$3,000
South Arts
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in rural Southern communities for engaging professional artists in various artistic disciplines.

Arts
Nonprofits
TD Bank Regional Grants
Contact for amount
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities that address community needs and improve the quality of life for underserved populations in areas served by TD Bank.

Community Development
Nonprofits
McDonald’s Golden Grants Program
$10,000
McDonald’s
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This program provides financial support to educational and nonprofit organizations that serve K–12 students in specific communities across select states, funding innovative projects that enhance learning and youth development.

Youth
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year 2026 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Region 4
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2026

This program provides funding to state, local, tribal governments, and eligible organizations to improve flood hazard data and mapping capabilities, enhancing community resilience against flood risks.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Upstate Community Grants Program
$1,000
South Carolina Native Plant Society (Upstate Chapter)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations, community groups, and schools in Upstate South Carolina for projects that protect and educate about native plants and ecosystems.

Environment
Nonprofits
Clean Water Act Section 319 Grant
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South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This funding opportunity supports South Carolina public and nonprofit entities in implementing projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality in impaired waterways.

Environment
County governments
The Japan Foundation New York Grant for Arts and Culture
$5,000
The Japan Foundation New York
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

Arts
Nonprofits
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Invasive and Noxious Plant Management- Bureau wide
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits for projects aimed at managing and controlling invasive and noxious plant species on public lands across the U.S.

Natural Resources
State governments
Systems Change Grant Program
$20,000
Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 30, 2024

Date Added

Jul 5, 2024

The Systems Change grants from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina are designed for organizations committed to influencing and guiding change in structural factors and systemic policy issues that have caused, reinforced, or worsened poverty in South Carolina. This grant program directly aligns with the foundation's mission to address the root causes of poverty by supporting initiatives that aim for long-term, systemic solutions rather than just addressing symptoms. The foundation's strategic priorities are evident in its focus on understanding and disrupting the underlying issues that perpetuate poverty, emphasizing a comprehensive and collaborative approach. The target beneficiaries of these grants are people experiencing poverty in South Carolina, and the impact goals are to disrupt, reduce, or eliminate specific barriers and issues within the structural factors associated with poverty. Organizations seeking funding must be addressing one or more of these structural factors and have identified clear issues they intend to tackle. The foundation's theory of change appears to be centered on the belief that by addressing systemic problems through research, policy reform, advocacy, and collaborative solutions, lasting improvements in health, safety, and economic mobility can be achieved for vulnerable populations. The program prioritizes organizations that bring diverse people together to understand the entire system, coordinate various interventions, and work collaboratively across multiple sectors, including government, faith-based groups, social service agencies, funders, and the business community. This focus underscores the foundation's commitment to holistic and integrated solutions. Furthermore, organizations are expected to demonstrate long-term goals and strategies, grounded in extensive research, planning, evaluation, continuous learning, and the integration of diverse perspectives. Expected outcomes and measurable results include fostering systems-level change, informing government policy for more effective and equitable practices, and creating innovative solutions through advocacy and collaboration. Examples of funded nonprofits include those conducting research to undergird systems-level change, informing government policy for more equitable practices, and engaging in advocacy to address structural issues affecting the health, safety, and economic mobility of people experiencing poverty. The grant size ranges from $10,000 to $100,000, with a typical median of $15,000-$20,000, suggesting a focus on impactful, yet often specific, interventions.

Arts
Nonprofits
The Child Protection Grant
$50,000
kNot Today
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 6, 2024

Date Added

Jun 3, 2024

The kNot Today Child Protection Grant is designed to strategically invest in programs that offer preventive and/or proactive initiatives to end the sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking of children. This aligns directly with kNot Today's core mission. The foundation's theory of change is rooted in making measurable differences through specific programs that support children, demonstrating impact, and fostering innovative, collaborative, and creative solutions to meet community needs and protect and empower children. They achieve this by funding projects that address critical areas within child protection, ensuring long-term restorative care and systemic change. The grant targets minor survivors of child sexual abuse or trafficking, their families, and children in need of identification and protection. Impact goals include providing therapeutic services for healing, ensuring access to long-term restorative care and support, developing resources and advocating for protective policies, assisting law enforcement with tools and technology, and promoting access to education for early identification of at-risk children. The program seeks to create a comprehensive support system for child protection and recovery. Key priorities and focus areas for kNot Today include therapeutic services, long-term restorative care, policy advocacy, law enforcement support, and educational initiatives. The organization prioritizes funding for agencies in Indiana, North Carolina, and South Carolina in this grant cycle. They favor projects that demonstrate financial stability, measurable impact, and innovative approaches to community needs. Faith-based applicants are encouraged to clarify the integration of religious beliefs into their projects. Expected outcomes involve improved healing journeys for survivors, sustained access to supportive care, strengthened protective policies, enhanced law enforcement capabilities, and increased identification of children in need through educational programs. kNot Today emphasizes measurable results, requiring projects to demonstrate their impact, and they examine financial stability to ensure effective use of funds. The foundation's strategic priority is to make significant, demonstrable advancements in ending child sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking through targeted and impactful investments.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
America250 Grant
$20,000
Duke Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based nonprofit projects that promote civic pride, historical education, environmental stewardship, and veteran assistance in areas served by Duke Energy, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Community Development
Nonprofits
South Carolina Migrant Education Program (MEP)
$62,500
South Carolina Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This grant provides funding to local educational agencies and organizations to improve educational opportunities and support services for migratory children and youth affected by seasonal agricultural or fishing work in South Carolina.

Education
Independent school districts