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South Carolina Community Development Grants

Explore 106 grant opportunities

Richland County Accommodations Tax Grants
Contact for amount
Richland County
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

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.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
America250 Grant
$20,000
Duke Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based nonprofit projects that promote civic pride, historical education, environmental stewardship, and veteran assistance in areas served by Duke Energy, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Greenville Women Giving (GWG) grant
$100,000
Greenville Women Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

Date Added

Oct 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Greenville County, South Carolina, to support impactful projects in the areas of Arts, Education, Environment, Health, and Human Services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Enrichment Grant Program
$2,500
Richland County Community Planning & Development
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Jan 24, 2025

This program provides funding to neighborhood organizations in Richland County for projects that improve community life and engage residents, without requiring a match or volunteer hours.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
Cultivating Innovation in SC Agribusiness: Making Small Farms Big Business Program
$30,000
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This program provides financial support and resources to small-to-medium agribusinesses in South Carolina to foster innovation and growth in the agricultural sector.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
General Operating Support Grants
$30,000
Central Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2025

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.

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
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments โ€“ 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
Faรงade 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
Rotary Club of Summerville Grant Fund
$20,000
Rotary Club of Summerville
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations for short-term projects that address community needs in the Greater Summerville area, focusing on areas such as hunger, education, health, and family services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Accessibility Grants to help Non-profit Organizations in South Carolina
$2,500
South Carolina Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports South Carolina nonprofit organizations in improving accessibility to arts programs and facilities for individuals with disabilities.

Arts
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
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
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
The Joanna Foundation Grants
$10,000
The Joanna Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific South Carolina counties for various projects, excluding debt reduction and direct individual assistance.

Education
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Richland County Historic Preservation Grants
$50,000
Richland County Conservation Commission (RCCC)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support for the preservation and restoration of historically significant buildings and sites in Richland County, South Carolina, while also funding educational programs that promote awareness of the county's historic resources.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Land Acquisition Grant for Affordable Housing
Contact for amount
Charleston County Charleston Redevelopment Corporation (CRC)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding program provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations and housing authorities in Charleston County for purchasing land to develop affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families.

Housing
Nonprofits