GrantExec, a Euna Solutions® company

South Carolina grants for Nonprofits

Explore 230 grant opportunities

Program Year 2025 National Farmworker Jobs Program Youth Services Grants
$300,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 3, 2025

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist migrant and seasonal farmworkers, focusing on enhancing job training, education, employment services, housing stability, and youth development initiatives.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Community Enhancement Grant
Contact for amount
Greenwood County Community Foundation (GCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve the quality of life in Greenwood County through initiatives in arts, community development, parks, recreation, and animal welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Litter Prevention Grant
$10,000
PalmettoPride
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2024

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports South Carolina organizations focused on anti-litter initiatives, encouraging collaboration and community involvement to reduce litter and promote environmental stewardship.

Safety
Nonprofits
The FUEL for Good Grant
Contact for amount
FUEL
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This program provides free marketing support to nonprofit organizations based in Greenville, SC, helping them improve their branding and messaging to better serve the local community.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Just Transition Fund’s Local Economy Lab Initiative
$500,000
JU.S.t Transition Fund
Private

Application Deadline

May 9, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments in coal-impacted communities to develop and scale innovative economic projects that create job opportunities and foster local economic transformation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Josephine Moffatt Stevenson Community Charitable Trust Grant in South Carolina
$7,000
Josephine Moffatt Stevenson Community Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

Jun 10, 2024

The Josephine Moffatt Stevenson Community Charitable Trust offers grants to promote charitable activities in South Carolina, specifically supporting medical, educational, and religious organizations. This aligns with the foundation's mission to enhance community well-being through strategic funding in key areas. The trust prioritizes organizations located in Abbeville County, Anderson County, and the Due West community, demonstrating a focused approach to local impact. The target beneficiaries of this grant program are organizations providing medical, educational, and religious services within South Carolina, with a particular emphasis on the specified counties. The impact goals include strengthening these sectors, fostering community development, and improving the quality of life for residents in these areas. While specific measurable results are not detailed in the provided information, the average grant size of $1,000-$7,000 and average total giving of $50,000 per year indicate a commitment to consistent, albeit localized, support. The trust's grantmaking priorities clearly focus on geographic limitations and organizational type. Grants are restricted to South Carolina, with a strong preference for Abbeville County, Anderson County, and the Due West community. Furthermore, only organizations qualifying as 501(c)(3) exempt organizations that are medical, educational, or religious are eligible. This structured approach ensures that funding is directed towards areas and services most aligned with the trust's foundational objectives. The foundation's strategic priorities and theory of change appear to center on the belief that by investing in established community organizations within critical sectors (education, health, religion, and human services), they can achieve positive and lasting change at a local level. By supporting 501(c)(3) compliant entities, the trust ensures that its contributions go to legitimate and impactful organizations. The online application process also suggests a commitment to accessibility for potential grantees.

Education
Nonprofits
Immediate Needs Grants in South Carolina
$5,000
Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2024

The **Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina** offers **Immediate Needs Grants** to support organizations that address the most pressing and basic needs of individuals and families experiencing poverty across South Carolina. These grants are intended to help nonprofits provide direct services and essential resources that contribute to stability, dignity, and improved quality of life. By funding programs that deliver immediate relief and empower long-term self-sufficiency, the foundation continues its mission of reducing poverty and fostering compassion-driven community change throughout the state. Grants in this category are awarded to organizations delivering programs that meet needs related to **life and health**, **education and skills**, and **access and participation**. Examples of eligible initiatives include programs offering food assistance, mental health support, healthcare access, housing, literacy education, vocational training, affordable childcare, or transportation services. Each grant provides **$5,000** in funding, and **Cycle II Immediate Needs Grants** specifically target organizations with annual operating budgets of **$500,000 or more**, ensuring that established service providers have resources to meet urgent community challenges. The foundation evaluates applicants based on their demonstrated impact, community engagement, and accountability. Eligible organizations must identify and fill gaps in local resources, gather and apply participant feedback, and define clear measures of program success. Funded programs must have a direct and immediate effect on people’s daily lives, improving access to essential services and strengthening participants’ ability to thrive despite economic hardship. The grants aim to support both the continuity and expansion of programs that have proven effectiveness in addressing the complex realities of poverty. Eligibility is limited to organizations operating **within South Carolina** that have been established for at least one year. The foundation does not fund individuals, capital campaigns, scholarships, or organizations whose missions do not directly address poverty. Instead, it focuses on nonprofits that demonstrate strong community relationships, responsiveness to local needs, and an ability to deliver measurable outcomes tied to human well-being. Through the Immediate Needs Grant program, the Sisters of Charity Foundation reaffirms its enduring commitment to serving South Carolinians with compassion and equity. By supporting programs that meet basic needs while fostering education, access, and health, the foundation works toward its broader vision—a South Carolina where all individuals have the opportunity to live with dignity, security, and hope.

Health
Nonprofits
Express Grant Program
$3,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2024

This program provides financial support to rural nonprofit and governmental organizations in select Southern states for presenting touring artists across various disciplines, including film, performing arts, and visual arts.

Arts
City or township governments
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Donor-Advised Fund Grants
$50,000
Waccamaw Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

South Carolina: John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Donor-Advised Fund Grants are available for project proposals within Horry County. The fund supports local grassroots programs and seeks to invest in civic innovators addressing funding priorities such as attracting and retaining talented individuals, expanding economic opportunity, and fostering a culture of engagement. The design of places is considered crucial in achieving these goals.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program
$1,500,000
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2026

This program provides funding to public and private marinas in South Carolina to develop and improve facilities for transient recreational boaters, enhancing access to waterways and supporting local economies.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Robert B. and Ruth K. Lee Foundation Grant
$5,000
Robert B. and Ruth K. Lee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Greenville County, South Carolina, to support projects in areas such as arts, education, health, and services for the elderly and children.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grants - Innovation
$50,000
Greenwood County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects by nonprofits in Greenwood County, South Carolina, that aim to create significant, transformative change in the community through creative solutions and collaboration.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Women in Philanthropy of the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area) Grant
Contact for amount
Women in Philanthropy of the Central Savannah River Area
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

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.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant Program
$501,602
South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in South Carolina that assist low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS by offering housing stability and related services to prevent homelessness.

Housing
Nonprofits
Walter Johnson Trust Grants
$2,500
Community Foundation of Greenville
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit social service agencies in Greenville County for staff training and professional development to improve their service delivery capacity.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Juvenile Justice (Title II) Formula Grant Program
Contact for amount
South Carolina Department of Public Safety
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2026

This program provides funding to state and local agencies, nonprofits, and tribal governments to develop innovative strategies that prevent youth from entering the justice system and promote positive youth development.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Leveling Up Initiative
$5,000,000
South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to South Carolina-based healthcare providers and community organizations to expand chronic disease management programs in rural areas, improving access to coordinated care for underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Tourism Advertising Grant Program
$100,000
South Carolina Department of Parks Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2026

This program provides matching funds to South Carolina tourism organizations and local governments for advertising campaigns that promote tourism and attract visitors from outside the state.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Hospitality Tax Grant
Contact for amount
City of Columbia
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance tourism and visitor experiences in Columbia, South Carolina, through projects and events that align with state tourism-related purposes.

Arts
Nonprofits
Advanced Entrepreneurship Program
$25,000
South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This program provides financial support and mentorship to South Carolina agribusiness entrepreneurs looking to grow or expand their existing agricultural ventures.

Agriculture
Small businesses