Spartanburg County Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund

The Spartanburg County Foundation offers the Disaster Relief Fund Grant to support nonprofit organizations recognized as 501(c)(3) entities that are actively providing relief, recovery, or rebuilding services in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. This grant initiative is designed to address both natural and manmade disasters that impact the region and aims to facilitate timely and effective community response and recovery. Grants of up to $10,000 are available, although larger requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis. The funding must be specifically allocated toward disaster-related services, and the program does not support unrelated projects such as fundraising campaigns, endowment development, capital campaigns, or scholarships. This targeted funding approach ensures that resources are directly funneled to immediate community needs resulting from disaster situations. Eligible nonprofit organizations must submit a detailed application that includes information such as the nature of the services provided, estimated costs, itemized expense lists, and the intended impact in terms of the geographical areas and populations served. Additionally, applicants must disclose if additional funding beyond the requested amount is necessary to complete their disaster response initiatives. Grantees who receive funding are required to submit a final report within six months. This report should include a summary of services provided, total expenses incurred, and detailed information on the populations served. Photos documenting services are optional but welcomed if appropriate and sensitive to the populations assisted. The grant application process is managed by Hailey Barnhill, Grantmaking Officer, who serves as the primary point of contact for any inquiries. Interested applicants can reach her at 864-582-0138. Applications are submitted online, and there is no specific opening or closing date indicated, suggesting a potentially rolling basis for submissions.