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South Carolina Community Development Grants

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Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant
$5,000
South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to rural volunteer fire departments in South Carolina to improve their wildfire management and suppression capabilities, particularly in areas where urban and wildland environments meet.

Natural Resources
Special district governments
Housing for Everyone Grant Program
$250,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $200,000 each to nonprofit organizations and local government entities that help low- to moderate-income homeowners overcome challenges related to maintaining their homes.

Housing
Nonprofits
South Arts’ Cross-Sector Impact Grants–2026
$15,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects between arts organizations and non-arts entities in the Southern U.S. to creatively address health and wellness challenges in their communities.

Arts
Individuals
Anchor Impact Fund
$5,000
Anchor Investment Management
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2026

This initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Midlands Region of South Carolina for projects that enhance health, education, family stability, and community vitality.

Health
Nonprofits
General Operating Support Grants
$30,000
Central Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides multi-year, unrestricted financial support to small nonprofits in the Midlands that serve underserved communities, helping them strengthen their operations and sustain impactful services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Southeast Aquatics Fund
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in the southeastern U.S. to improve aquatic habitats and water quality, particularly for endangered species and key river basins.

Environment
Nonprofits
Competitive Premier Project Grants
Contact for amount
SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for large-scale projects that commemorate South Carolina's contributions to the American Revolution, targeting local governments, historical organizations, and community groups with strong ties to the state.

Humanities
Nonprofits
READY Nonprofits
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This program provides free training and funding opportunities to nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region, helping them build capacity to better address community challenges and improve their operational effectiveness.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Festivals Grants
$7,500
South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local governments in South Carolina to support community festivals that promote public engagement in various art forms.

Arts
Nonprofits
City of Isle of Palms ATAX Grant
$35,000
City of Isle of Palms
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and city departments that promote tourism and enhance visitor experiences in Isle of Palms, with a focus on projects that attract overnight stays and benefit the local economy.

Arts
Nonprofits
Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change
$5,000
The Spartanburg County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This grant recognizes and rewards individuals in Spartanburg County who have shown exceptional dedication to improving their community through innovative leadership and civic engagement.

Community Development
Individuals
Accommodations Tax Grant
Contact for amount
Anderson County Government (Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Anderson County, South Carolina, to promote tourism and enhance travel-related activities that attract visitors to the area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rotary Club of Summerville Grant Fund
$20,000
Rotary Club of Summerville
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations for short-term projects that address community needs in the Greater Summerville area, focusing on areas such as hunger, education, health, and family services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Basic and Economic Infrastructure Grants
$1,000,000
South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and public service entities in South Carolina for improving essential water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure to promote public health and economic growth.

Infrastructure
Special district governments
TD Bank Capacity Building Fund
$150,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

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.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Accessibility Grants to help Non-profit Organizations in South Carolina
$2,500
South Carolina Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

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

Arts
Nonprofits
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Artist Creative Practice Grant
$3,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This grant provides financial support to individual artists in the southeastern U.S. for professional development opportunities that can significantly advance their careers.

Arts
Individuals
READY Nonprofits Capacity Building Grant
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This initiative provides training and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region to strengthen their operations and better serve their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
The Nord Family Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The Nord Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and select public sector activities that benefit Lorain County, Ohio, focusing on projects in arts, education, health, and civic affairs that address social issues and promote community impact.

Arts
Nonprofits