South Carolina Arts Grants

This program provides funding for South Carolina filmmakers to create high-quality short narrative films while promoting professional development and collaboration with local students in the film industry.

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

This program provides funding for public humanities projects that engage diverse audiences across South Carolina, including urban, rural, and small-town communities.

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in South Carolina, focusing on a variety of program areas including arts, education, health, and human services, with a commitment to both Jewish and non-Jewish groups.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Greenville County, South Carolina, to support projects in areas such as arts, education, health, and services for the elderly and children.

This grant provides funding to public and certified private schools in Greenville County to support arts education projects that enhance students' appreciation and understanding of the arts.

This grant provides financial support to individual artists in Greenville County, South Carolina, to help them advance their careers through specific, well-planned artistic projects.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local governments in South Carolina to support community festivals that promote public engagement in various art forms.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the greater Charleston, South Carolina area to support cultural, educational, and community development initiatives.

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.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Greenville County, South Carolina, to support projects that benefit the community in areas such as education, health, arts, and animal welfare.

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.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Upstate region of South Carolina to support food access, arts education, youth programs, and emergency relief for hospitality workers in need.

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.

This program provides financial support to local artists in Columbia, SC, for creating public art projects that celebrate the city's history, engage the community with its rivers, or promote sustainability themes.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance tourism and visitor experiences in Columbia, South Carolina, through projects and events that align with state tourism-related purposes.

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.

This funding opportunity provides multi-year, unrestricted financial support to small nonprofits in the Midlands that serve underserved communities, helping them strengthen their operations and sustain impactful services.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Greenville County to implement projects that address community needs in areas such as arts, education, environment, health, and human services.

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.