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South Carolina Community Development Grants

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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
Undiscovered SC Grant
$200,000
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2026

This grant provides financial support to South Carolina county and municipal governments to develop and enhance tourism attractions that can draw visitors from outside their local area.

Recreation
County governments
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Program
$880,000
South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 25, 2026

This program provides funding to schools and community organizations in South Carolina to create or expand after-school and summer learning opportunities for students and their families, particularly those from low-income backgrounds.

Education
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
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 Local Governments Training Program
$50,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2026

This program provides training and funding opportunities to local governments in economically distressed areas of the Appalachian Region, helping them improve their capacity to secure and manage federal grants for community development projects.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
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 nonprofit organizations and select public sector entities for projects that address critical community needs in Lorain County, Ohio, and other specified areas, focusing on long-term solutions in arts, education, health, and civic affairs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Data Center Community Action Grants
Contact for amount
Meta
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This program provides funding to local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in areas where Meta operates data centers, focusing on technology-driven community development and enhancing STEAM education.

Education
Independent school districts
Community Development Block Grant
Contact for amount
City of Charleston Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to local organizations and municipalities in Charleston to improve housing, economic opportunities, and community services for low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative economic development projects across multiple Appalachian states, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions to drive regional transformation and growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Emerging Artist Alumni Grants
$5,000
South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support and professional development for individual South Carolina artists who have previously received an Emerging Artist grant, helping them advance their creative projects and careers.

Arts
Individuals
Urban Entitlement Grants Program
Contact for amount
Charleston County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working on housing, infrastructure, and community development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Housing
Nonprofits
Gambrill Foundation Grant
$15,000
Gambrill Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that benefit the residents of Anderson County, South Carolina, with a focus on projects related to libraries, churches, and educational institutions.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts Organization Quarterly Project Grant Program
$3,000
Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Greenville County, South Carolina, to enhance community engagement, promote economic development, and strengthen organizational capacity through arts initiatives.

Arts
Nonprofits
Maternal Care Access Project (MCAP) Grant
$7,702,750
South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities to establish and operate a mobile maternity unit that delivers essential prenatal and postpartum healthcare services in underserved areas of South Carolina.

Health
Nonprofits
READY Grants to Grow
$500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in economically distressed areas of the Appalachian Region to enhance their capacity through training, strategic planning, and community-led initiatives for sustainable economic growth.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits