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South Carolina Recreation Grants

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Litter Crew Grant
$10,000
PalmettoPride
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2024

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This grant provides funding to South Carolina municipalities, litter control organizations, and community groups for litter removal projects, especially in areas that are challenging for volunteers to access safely.

Transportation
County governments
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
Richland County Accommodations Tax Grants
Contact for amount
Richland County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

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.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
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
NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
$250,000
National Football League (NFL) Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Emerging Destination Marketing Grant Program
$200,000
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations responsible for marketing tourism in specific South Carolina cities or counties, enabling them to enhance out-of-state promotional efforts and attract new visitors.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Competitive Major Grants
$125,000
SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This program provides funding to South Carolina organizations and local governments for projects that promote public understanding of the state's role in the American Revolution, including exhibits, educational initiatives, and historic tourism efforts.

Humanities
County governments
Neighborhood Enrichment Grant Program
$2,500
Richland County Community Planning & Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 24, 2025

This program provides funding to neighborhood organizations in Richland County for projects that improve community life and engage residents, without requiring a match or volunteer hours.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
Accommodations Tax Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Charleston
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, religious entities, and government bodies in Charleston to support tourism-related projects that enhance cultural programming and attract visitors to the area.

Arts
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
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
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
School Project Grants Program
$2,000
Metropolitan Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This program provides funding to public and certified private schools in Greenville County to support arts education through various activities and projects.

Arts
Independent school districts
Grand Strand Chapter Spring Grant Program
$1,500
South Carolina Native Plant Society (SCNPS)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations, community groups, and schools in the Inland Empire region of South Carolina to support projects that protect and restore native plant populations while educating the public about their ecological importance.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Destination Specific Tourism Marketing Grant
Contact for amount
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2026

This program provides financial support to established destination marketing organizations in South Carolina for large-scale tourism promotion campaigns that aim to boost visitor numbers and economic impact.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
City of Camden Accommodations Tax Grant
Contact for amount
City of Camden (Finance Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Camden and Kershaw County for tourism-related projects and events that encourage overnight stays and boost local economic impact.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Hospitality Tax Grants
$30,000
Richland County Office of Budget and Strategic Management (RCBSM)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to artists for creating exterior murals in Franklin County, Ohio, with a focus on enhancing community culture and public art.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems Initiative
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Appalachian region that help individuals recovering from substance use disorders gain access to job training and employment services, fostering sustainable recovery and economic independence.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Connected Communities Grants
$60,000
Central Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in South Carolina's Midlands region for innovative projects that strengthen community connections and improve residents' quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Land and Water Conservation Fund
$1,000,000
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 state and local governments in South Carolina for acquiring land and developing outdoor recreational facilities that benefit community recreation needs.

Recreation
City or township governments