South Carolina Community Development Grants

READY Community Foundations, part of ARC's READY Appalachia initiative, offers no-cost training to community foundations in Appalachia. Participants will build skills in financial management, fundraising, grantmaking, and strategic planning. Eligible foundations can apply for up to $25,000 in funding to implement capacity-building projects post-training. Applications are due by July 5, 2024.

The Greenwood County Community Foundation's Community Impact Grants aim to enrich the lives of residents in Greenwood County by supporting local organizations. These grants, specifically within the Youth and Education category, focus on providing an educational foundation that enables individuals to reach their fullest physical, emotional, and intellectual potential. Eligible projects may include education attainment initiatives, early childhood development and education programs, afterschool and summer programs, and adult education efforts. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/ closing deadline: February 1st to February 28th

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions for initiatives that improve earthquake safety and awareness across multiple states or nationally.

This program provides summer job opportunities for local teenagers and young adults in Dorchester County, helping them gain work experience and develop essential skills for future employment.

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.

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.

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.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and Destination Marketing Organizations to promote tourism in Richland County, focusing on projects that attract visitors and enhance the area's cultural, historic, and recreational offerings.

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.

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.

This grant provides financial and professional development support to South Carolina arts organizations to improve accessibility for artists and audiences with disabilities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to South Carolina-based healthcare providers, nonprofits, and local governments to improve access to mobile health services and crisis response for rural communities.

This grant provides funding to established nonprofit organizations in Eastern Massachusetts that are undergoing significant changes to improve their mission delivery and ensure long-term sustainability.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in South Carolina for developing and delivering services and educational programs specifically for individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, as well as their caregivers.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Appalachian region for projects that promote economic diversification and workforce development in communities impacted by coal industry job losses.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Georgia that are working on recovery projects following the recent wildfires.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities providing essential services to residents in specific counties of Georgia and South Carolina, focusing on arts, education, health, and assistance for those in need.

This program provides financial assistance to commercial property owners in North Myrtle Beach for aesthetic renovations of building façades along designated corridors to enhance the community's visual appeal and economic vitality.

This program provides trees and cleanup supplies to South Carolina organizations for beautifying public spaces and promoting community pride.

This program provides funding to public entities in South Carolina for projects that improve non-motorized transportation infrastructure, enhancing safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists, especially in underserved communities.