The Central Carolina Community Foundation is accepting applications for grants through the Greater Chapin Community Foundation, aiming to strengthen organizations addressing critical needs within the Greater Chapin area. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to address a broad range of charitable needs within this specific community. The program is designed to uplift organizations that serve the Ballentine, Chapin, Little Mountain, Peak, Prosperity, and White Rock areas of South Carolina, focusing on fostering community well-being and development.
The grant program targets charitable organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, public entities, or other charitable, educational, or faith-based organizations. The primary beneficiaries are individuals and communities within the Greater Chapin area who will benefit from enhanced services and opportunities. Impact goals include enabling individuals to live fuller, more productive lives, leveraging other funding through matching grants, and providing opportunities for underserved populations. The program also seeks to demonstrate systems or approaches that build on individual, family, or community strengths, thereby creating lasting positive change.
The program's priorities and focuses are centered on developing competencies and skills, promoting equitable access for underserved populations, and strengthening community resilience. The foundation's strategic priorities are implicitly linked to addressing critical community needs through local organizations, emphasizing a theory of change that posits empowering local charities will lead to improved quality of life and enhanced community capacity. This grant will not fund debt reduction, endowment or capital campaigns, medical research, or projects that restrict participation based on protected characteristics, ensuring a focus on direct, impactful community development.
Expected outcomes and measurable results include an increase in individuals acquiring new skills, successful leveraging of additional funds, expanded opportunities for underserved groups, and the implementation of innovative systems that bolster community strengths. Organizations receiving grants are required to recognize the Greater Chapin Community Endowment as the source of the award on social media, press releases, news coverage, and promotional materials, which serves as a measure of engagement and accountability while also raising awareness for the foundation's work.
