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South Carolina Community Development Grants

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Juvenile Justice (Title II) Formula Grant Program
Contact for amount
South Carolina Department of Public Safety
State

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2026

This program provides funding to state and local agencies, nonprofits, and tribal governments to develop innovative strategies that prevent youth from entering the justice system and promote positive youth development.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Barrier-Free Arts SC (BFASC) Grants
$5,000
South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC)
State

Application Deadline

May 14, 2026

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This grant provides financial and professional development support to South Carolina arts organizations to improve accessibility for artists and audiences with disabilities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Foothills Community Foundation Unrestricted Grants
Contact for amount
Foothills Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 16, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties, South Carolina, to implement innovative projects that improve community well-being and address local challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
F.W. Symmes Foundation Grant
$20,000
F.W. Symmes Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2027

Date Added

Mar 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Greenville County, South Carolina, for projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as education, health, arts, and animal welfare.

Environment
Nonprofits
Jolley Foundation Grant
$50,000
Jolley Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Greenville County, South Carolina, that are dedicated to reducing poverty and promoting social equity for underserved communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.

Community Development
Special district governments
Helping Emergency Response Organizations (H.E.R.O.) Grant Program
$20,000
Duke Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to South Carolina nonprofits and government entities for enhancing emergency response capabilities and community preparedness against severe weather events.

Safety
Nonprofits
Festivals Grants
$7,500
South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 23, 2026

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

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.

Arts
Nonprofits
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Façade Grants
$15,000
City of Camden
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to licensed business owners in Camden for improving the appearance of their building facades, with a matching reimbursement of up to $15,000.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Leon Levine Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Leon Levine Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to established nonprofit organizations in the Carolinas that focus on education, health, and human services, aiming to strengthen communities and empower individuals through proven initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Comprehensive Grant
Contact for amount
South Carolina First Steps
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to South Carolina's Local Partnerships for early childhood development initiatives, ensuring children are ready for school through various programs and services.

Education
Exclusive - see details
Artist Creative Practice Grant
$3,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This grant provides financial support to individual artists in the southeastern U.S. for professional development opportunities that can significantly advance their careers.

Arts
Individuals
W. W. Burgiss Charities Grant
$12,000
W. W. Burgiss Charities
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to tax-exempt organizations in Greenville County, South Carolina, focusing on projects that promote religion, education, and assistance for the needy.

Education
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Startup Runway Showcase
$10,000
Startup Runway Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2024

This program provides a pitch competition and investor introductions for women and founders of color in the U.S. with scalable startups that have a minimum viable product and some customer traction, specifically targeting those outside major startup hubs.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Emerging Artist Alumni Grants
$5,000
South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC)
State

Application Deadline

May 14, 2026

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support and professional development for individual South Carolina artists who have previously received an Emerging Artist grant, helping them advance their creative projects and careers.

Arts
Individuals
Urban Entitlement Grants Program
Contact for amount
Charleston County
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 22, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working on housing, infrastructure, and community development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Housing
Nonprofits
General Operating Support Grants
Contact for amount
Chapman Cultural Center
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations and museums in Spartanburg County to help with various operational needs, including programming, staffing, and equipment purchases.

Arts
Nonprofits