South Carolina grants for Nonprofits

Systems Change grants are intended for organizations that work to influence and guide change in structural factors and related systemic/ policy issues that have created, reinforced, or exacerbated poverty in South Carolina. Donor Name: Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina State: South Carolina County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  07/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Organizations that qualify for this category of funding are addressing one or more of the structural factors associated with poverty in SC and have identified specific barriers/ issues within that structural factor that their work intends to disrupt, reduce, or eliminate. Funding Information Organizations should request the amount that meets their needs and will make the most impact on the proposed program, taking into consideration the median grant size for grants in this focus area is typically $15,000-$20,000. Eligibility Criteria  Organizations that qualify for this category of funding are addressing one or more of the structural factors associated with poverty in SC and have identified specific barriers/ issues within that structural factor that their work intends to disrupt, reduce, or eliminate. The organization brings diverse people together to learn about the whole system and its parts more clearly and coordinates a range of interventions. The organization works collaboratively across sectors, including but not limited to federal, state and local governments, faith-based organizations, social service agencies, funders, the business community, and the constituents being affected. The goals and strategies of the organization are long-term and based on extensive research, planning, evaluation, continuous learning and integration of diverse perspectives. Clear evidence exists that the organization has immersed itself in understanding what is holding the structural problem in place before tackling the problem. Examples of nonprofits that are funded for these grants are: organizations conducting research that can undergird systems-level change; organizations informing government policy that will result in more effective and equitable practices for people experiencing poverty in South Carolina; and/or organizations engaging in advocacy and/or collaborative work to create innovative solutions that propel systems change, addressing structural issues that currently affect the health, safety, and/or economic mobility for people experiencing poverty. For more information, visit SCFSC.

The kNot Today is pleased to announce the Child Protection Grant. Donor Name: kNot Today State: Indiana, North Carolina, South Carolina County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: kNot Today makes strategic investments in programs that offer preventive strategies and/or proactive initiatives in one or more of the following focus areas that align with the organization’s mission to end the sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking of children. Provide therapeutic services to minor survivors of child sexual abuse or trafficking to help them on their journey to healing. Ensure survivors and their families have access to long-term, restorative care and support. Develop resources and advocate for policies to protect children, support survivors, and promote systemic change. Assist law enforcement agencies with the tools and technology to expand and scale their efforts to protect children. Promote access to education in schools that will advance the identification of children in need. Funding Information kNot Today typically makes one-year grants, with awards between $5,000 and $50,000. Eligibility Criteria  To receive funds, your agency must: Have 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service. Spend no more than 5% of your budget on legislative involvement. Faith-based applicants should clarify whether, and the extent to which, the organization’s religious beliefs are integrated into the project. Guidelines  KT grants fund specific programs that support children. KT encourages that each agency only submits one application per year. Given the high demand for funding, it is unlikely that KT will be able to provide funding for more than one program per agency within a grant year. KT funds projects that will make a measurable difference, and for which impact can be demonstrated and shared. KT examines the financial stability of programs and agencies. KT favors innovative, collaborative, and creative programs that meet community needs and align with the mission to protect and empower children. KT will conduct interviews prior to allocating funds. KT will prioritize funding for organizations in Indiana, North Carolina, and South Carolina in this grant cycle. For more information, visit kNot Today.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in South Carolina for creating and implementing engaging public humanities programs.

This funding opportunity is available for organizations that have not received a grant from GCCF this year or previously applied without success, supporting a wide range of programs and projects that don't fit into other categories.

The Waccamaw Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Elsie Beavers Carver and E. Lois Carver Educational Fund. Donor Name: Waccamaw Community Foundation State: South Carolina County: Georgetown County (SC), Horry County (SC) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Carver Educational Fund gives children, grades K-12, access to programs that improve and enrich their education. These grants focus specifically on the core subject areas of language arts, math, science, social studies, health & physical education, and the arts. Funding is available for equipment & supplies, general operating support and special projects or programs. Funding Priorities Funding priority is given to proposals that include one or more of the following facets: sensitive to an emerging need address existing needs in new and imaginative ways initiation of a promising pilot designed to reduce cost and increase efficiency of nonprofit organizations direct impact on persons with need plans for necessary funding to continue after the Foundation’s support has ended. Funding Information The Elsie Beavers Carver and E. Lois Carver Educational Fund awards grants up to $2,500. Eligibility Criteria The Waccamaw Community Foundation considers applications from organizations that:  Are determined by the I.R.S. as being a public charity under section 501(c)(3) of I.R.S. code, a government agency or recognized house of worship that are exempt from income tax.  Provide programs and services to Horry and/or Georgetown counties.  Do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, sexual orientation, national/ethnic origin or disability. For more information, visit Waccamaw Community Foundation.

This funding opportunity supports public libraries in South Carolina to collaborate with artists and arts organizations, fostering community engagement through various artistic and cultural activities.

The Charleston County Community Development Program has announced the opening of the application period for the 2025-2026 Urban Entitlement Funding Request for Applications (RFA). This program supports projects that align with the goals of the county's Consolidated Plan for Program Years 2021–2025. Applicants must clearly identify which goal their project addresses and include measurable outputs. Additionally, applications should specify whether the funding request is for Charleston County, the City of North Charleston, or both jurisdictions. The application window runs from November 25, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST to January 6, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. Funding is available through several programs, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), and Emergency Solutions Grant (HESG). Each program has specific requirements, and applicants must submit all documents electronically via the Urban Entitlement Application in Neighborly. Signed forms must include an authorized representative’s signature. HESG applicants must also obtain an endorsement letter from the Lowcountry Continuum of Care, with requests due by December 13, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST. The required documents vary by program and include forms such as the Application Certification, Financial Statement Form, and budget templates specific to each grant type. Additional details can be found in Section 5 of the RFA Instructions. Workshops will be held to assist applicants on December 3, 2024, at City Hall in North Charleston and December 5, 2024, at the Charleston County Council Chambers. These sessions provide an opportunity to learn more about the application process and ask questions. Applicants may also submit written questions about the RFA process to Community Development staff by December 13, 2024, at 5:00 PM EST. Answers will be posted in an addendum on December 20, 2024. Town hall meetings will be hosted in participating jurisdictions to discuss program funding and gather community input, with meetings scheduled throughout November and December 2024. Projects must align with the Consolidated Plan's goals and provide measurable results. All applications and supporting materials must be submitted by the January 6, 2025, deadline through the designated portal. Late submissions will not be accepted. For additional information or support, applicants can email [email protected] or call (843) 202-6960.

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is accepting applications for its Breaking the Cycle Grant Program. Donor Name: Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina State: South Carolina County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: These grants are designed for organizations creating and sustaining pathways to economic mobility and self-sufficiency. Eligible organizations deliver proven programs that disrupt the cycle of poverty and support long-term, sustainable economic change for individuals, families and/or communities. Funding Information Grants in this focus area is typically $15,000-$20,000. Eligibility Criteria A deep understanding of the complex, multi-faceted issues that surround poverty in the community they serve is reflected in the organization’s values, practices and programming. Programming is comprehensive and multi-layered in its approach to breaking the cycle of poverty. Examples include integrated services and two-generation approaches for families Programs have clear short and long-term goals, distinct indicators for success, and can clearly show how participants are moving out of poverty. Program is informed by research — using long-term data gathered from successful internal implementation and/or based on emerging/best practice models. The organization carries out effective, ongoing program evaluation and adapts based on lessons learned and participant feedback. The organization demonstrates effective collaboration and partnerships (both formal and informal) with other organizations. For more information, visit SCFSC.

The Anderson County Watershed Protection Council is offering grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for projects that protect or restore water quality in the Savannah River watershed, increase citizen awareness, and empower communities to collect and share water quality data, with priority given to proposals closest to the spill site.

The Beaufort County Accommodations Tax Board is accepting its State ATAX grant applications from organizations in Beaufort County wishing to receive grants from the two percent (2%) state accommodations tax fund. Donor Name: Beaufort County Government State: South Carolina County: Beaufort County (SC) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: South Carolina law allows for a 2% tax levy on the rental of all transient accommodations to help provide financial support to promote tourism and fund tourism-related activities in municipalities and counties within the state. As a result, individuals staying overnight in hotels, motels, inns, and vacation rentals pay 2% in addition to the statewide sales tax and any local sales and use tax applied to their lodging cost. Eligibility Criteria Non-Profit Organizations are eligible to apply For grants.  For more information, visit BCGSC.

Anderson Water Council is now accepting applications from the plaintiffs for the protection and remediation of Anderson County water resources. Donor Name: Anderson Water Council State: Georgia, South Carolina County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/29/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: The Anderson County Watershed Protection Council is to assist Savannah Riverkeeper and Upstate Forever in identifying, prioritizing, and funding projects that empower citizens to take action on existing and emerging threats to water resources and to restore water quality in the Savannah River watershed’s impacted areas. The Water Council is particularly interested in funding projects that empower local communities to collect and share water quality data publicly Funding Information Average individual grant awards range between $10,000 to $50,000 for citizen empowerment and education projects, and up to $100,000 for water restoration projects, with occasional opportunities for multi-year awards, when necessary, not to exceed three (3) years. Eligibility Criteria  Entities eligible for grant funding include:  A not-for-profit charitable corporation or trust authorized to do business in South Carolina or Georgia  whose mission aligns with the goals of the Anderson Water Council. The Georgia and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources; Forestry Commissions; Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. Educators, municipalities, and school systems in the impacted areas. Any agency, commission, or instrumentality of such a municipality. For more information, visit AWC.

Transformational Capital Grants Program for Massachusetts & South Carolina offers nonprofit organizations the opportunity to receive up to $5 million in funding to enhance their mission delivery through the development of physical spaces. The grants aim to support organizations in providing high-quality programs and services. To be considered, applicants must demonstrate project need and viability, strong board commitment and community support, progress toward regulatory benchmarks, at least 50% of project costs pledged or received, and a milestone within one year of the initial proposal submission. Priority will be given to organizations with strong leadership and proven impact in providing direct services and programs for unmet needs in underserved regions aligned with the Yawkey Foundation’s geographic priority areas.

Nonprofit Effectiveness Grants of up to $10,000 are focused on strengthening the internal capacity or infrastructure of community-based organizations throughout Spartanburg County. Donor Name: Spartanburg County Foundation State: South Carolina County: Spartanburg County (SC) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  06/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Nonprofit Effectiveness grants are designed to grow organizational capacity. Some examples of capacity building grants are increasing effectiveness in board governance, financial management, fundraising, partnering & collaboration, strategic communications, succession planning, and/or evaluation. It is encouraged, but not required, that organizations applying for funding complete the Nonprofit Capacity Building Assessment if applicable. Project Period Grants from the Spartanburg County Foundation are for a period of one year. Eligibility Criteria The Spartanburg County Foundation only considers organizations and institutions that are recognized as 501(c)(3) nonprofit and/or tax-exempt entities providing services to residents of Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Institutions and organizations located outside of Spartanburg County may be eligible for funding; however, funding is restricted to benefit Spartanburg County residents only. Organizations that serve multiple counties must clearly show impact in Spartanburg County and that the funds will remain in Spartanburg County. Organizations must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal non-discrimination laws and policies. The Spartanburg County Foundation seeks to support organizations who can demonstrate the following: Alignment with the Foundation’s mission and vision. Services that help Spartanburg County residents achieve their human potential. Data-informed responses to one or more of the three Continuous Improvement areas (Quality of Life, Educational Achievement, & Economic Mobility). Comprehensive measurement and evaluation tools that track organizational and programmatic outcomes. Potential to leverage funding from multiple sources The Spartanburg County Foundation does not Generally Provide Funding for: Organizations that have been operating for less than one year.  Annual fund campaigns. Endowments. Film projects. Publication of books or reports. Fundraising events, celebrations, or dinners. Other grantmaking institutions. The Spartanburg County Foundation does not Provide Funding for: Lobbying activities, political organizations, or candidates for public offices. Individual projects. Organizations that require membership in certain religions, require participation in a religious activity, or advance a particular religious faith. (Faith-based organizations with a 501(c)3 status may be eligible if they welcome and serve all members of the community regardless of religious belief.) Research that is of a non-community nature or that does not have promise of near-term benefits to the citizens of Spartanburg County. Debt reductions, deficits, or previous obligations. Retroactive expenses/activities. For more information, visit SPCF.

The Christine Brice Stevenson Community Charitable Trust is seeking applications to support medical, educational, and religious organizations located in Abbeville County, Anderson County, and the Due West community in South Carolina in order to enrich the lives of residents. Donor Name: Christine Brice Stevenson Community Charitable Trust State: South Carolina County: Abbeville County (SC), Anderson County (SC) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas Education Health Human services Religion Grantmaking Priorities The trust primarily supports the New Hope Church in Winnsboro, South Carolina and other organizations located in Abbeville County, Anderson County, and the Due West community. Funding Information Average total giving per year: $5,000 Average grant size: $1,000 Requirements Organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users. Only medical, educational, and religious organizations located in South Carolina are eligible. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

The Appalachian Regional Energy Hub Initiative aims to strengthen regional economies by investing in energy resilience through research and planning grants, and implementation grants. The initiative focuses on establishing a regional energy hub for natural gas and natural gas liquids, including hydrogen production. Eligible applicants include local development districts, Indian Tribes, states, counties, cities, and higher education institutions, among others. The total funding available is $5 million, with a grant proposal due by July 24, 2024.

This funding opportunity supports South Carolina nonprofit organizations, colleges, and government units in providing arts education programs for preschool and K-12 students during the summer, enhancing access to quality arts instruction aligned with state educational standards.

Open Granting Community Impact Grants by the Greenwood County Community Foundation are available for a wide range of grant requests that align with the foundation's guidelines. This open category is particularly for programs and projects that do not fit within the other specified categories. Organizations that have not received funding from GCCF in the current calendar year are encouraged to apply, promoting a diverse range of initiatives beneficial to Greenwood County residents. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/ closing deadline: October 1st to October 31st.

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) seeks proposals to voluntarily conserve aquatic habitat in southeastern United States and Texas. Donor Name: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/18/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: The priorities of the Southeast Aquatics Fund are informed by the aquatic goals and strategies of the Longleaf Forests and Rivers Business Plan, which was adopted by the NFWF Board of Directors in 2018 (updated 2023). To the extent possible, proposals should describe how activities will advance specific goals and objectives of the Longleaf Forests and Rivers Business Plan and/or other relevant conservation plans. The plan seeks to conserve the extraordinary biodiversity found across the southeast. It prioritizes work in northern Alabama and Georgia due to measurement and monitoring constraints. It utilizes a suite of aquatic species as indicators of healthy aquatic habitat in prioritized watersheds. Because of the priority given to this subregion, funding is available for a wide range of activities in the Conasauga River (GA) and Locust Fork and Middle Coosa (AL) watersheds. Priority will be given to projects that would benefit the following focal species: Conasauga River – Endemic and Native Fishes (Alabama shiner, banded sculpin, blue shiner, bridled darter, Coosa darter, Coosa shiner, Greenbreast darter, tricolor shiner and trispot darter). Middle Coosa – Trispot darter Funding Information Approximately $8.45 million is available in grant funding in 2024. Grant awards are expected to range from $150,000 to $500,000, depending on the overall scale and duration of the project. Project Period Anticipated completion time for funded projects typically will be 24–36 months following finalization of a grant agreement.  Geographic Scope Grants will be made in specific geographies or river basins in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, eastern Tennessee, and Texas.  Eligibility Criteria Eligible applicants include non-profit 501(c) organizations, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Tribal Governments and Organizations, and educational institutions. Applicants must comply with or be exempted from federal single audit requirements. Ineligible applicants include U.S. Federal government agencies, businesses, unincorporated individuals, and international organizations. U.S. Federal agencies are encouraged to partner with applicants but are not eligible to apply. For more information, visit NFWF.

The City of Charleston is inviting applicants for its Accommodations Tax Grant Program. Donor Name: City of Charleston State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/22/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The City of Charleston’s Accommodations Tax (A-Tax) Grant Program is funded by the 2% lodging tax imposed by the State of South Carolina. A-Tax grants are awarded to non-profit organizations that propose projects that will positively impact tourism within the City of Charleston. The A-Tax Grant Advisory Committee, mandated by the State, reviews applications for funding and makes recommendations to City Council for final approval. Eligible Activities  Eligible A-Tax grant activities must be related to tourism such as: advertising and promotion, supporting arts and cultural events, maintaining facilities for civic and cultural activities, enhancing health, safety, and public services for tourists, providing transportation shuttles, operating visitor information centers, and addressing waterfront erosion control and repair. Personnel costs are ineligible. Funding is ineligible for an item that would normally be provided by the county or municipality. For more information, visit City of Charleston.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that deliver high-quality early childhood education and family services to low-income children and families across multiple states in the U.S.