South Carolina Education Grants

This funding opportunity supports programs that help individuals of all ages achieve their educational goals and develop their physical, emotional, and intellectual potential.

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.

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.

Immediate Needs Grants support organizations that meet the fundamental needs of people experiencing poverty in South Carolina. Donor Name: Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina State: South Carolina County: All Counties Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) Details: Organizations that receive funding in this category are delivering programs providing resources associated with life and health, education and skills, or access and participation. Cycle II Immediate Needs grants are for organizations with annual operating budgets greater than or equal to $500,000. All Immediate Needs grants are $5,000. Focus Areas  Access and Participation: Examples include programs that provide access to reliable transportation, access to information, legal services, assistance obtaining identifying documents, free or affordable child care, and assistance navigating systems essential to participating in daily life Education and Skills: Examples include organizations that provide quality basic childhood education, promote literacy, offer technical training, executive functioning support and acquisition of life skills/essential skills Life and Health: Examples include programs providing health care, end of life care, safe and sanitary housing, quality mental health support or treatment, food/ access to quality nutrition, safety and security, and crisis assistance. Eligibility Criteria  Has identified and is filling a gap in resources within a community. Regularly solicits feedback from participants and uses feedback for improvement. Programs have clear measure of success. Has a clear focus area: programming addresses immediate needs associated with life and health, education and skills, or access and participation. The Foundation does not fund Organizations that do not address poverty Programs outside of South Carolina Organizations that have been operating for less than one year Capital campaigns Individuals Scholarships For more information, visit SCFSC.

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.

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.

The Josephine Moffatt Stevenson Community Charitable Trust is currently accepting applications to promote charitable activities in South Carolina by supporting medical, educational, and religious organizations. Donor Name: Josephine Moffatt 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 organizations located in Abbeville County, Anderson County, and the Due West community. Funding Information Average grant size: $1,000 – $7,000 Average total giving per year: $50,000 Geographic Limitations Grants are restricted to organizations located in South Carolina; however, priority is given to organizations located in Abbeville County, Anderson County and the Due West community. 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 BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation is seeking grant applications for its Heal Mini-Grants. Donor Name: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation State: South Carolina County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/17/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The HEAL Mini-Grant is a funding opportunity designed to support healthy eating or active living projects focused on policy, systems, and environmental change in community health. The grants can serve as seed money for new projects, help progress existing ones, or provide the final push to complete ongoing initiatives. The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, awarded Wholespire a grant to promote the health of South Carolina’s economically challenged population.  Focus Areas All grant proposals must be related to healthy eating and/or active living and implement or support a policy, systems, or environmental change project. Grant Period The project ideas must be ready to be implemented and completed within 9 months of receiving funding. Types of Projects They support communities by offering them tools and resources to create opportunities for equitable access to healthy food and safe places to be active because the choices they make are influenced by the choices that they have. Examples of the types of PSE projects they fund are: Increase opportunities for community members, students, employees, or devout individuals to make healthy choices. Examples include establishing or promoting SNAP/Healthy Bucks at the farmers market and creating a sustainable food-gleaning station at the local recreation center. Increase opportunities for community members, students, employees, or devout individuals to engage in physical activity and spend more time outdoors. Examples include installing water bottle refill stations and improving playgrounds at school or in community parks, supporting active communities with bike racks and crosswalks in destination areas, and supporting community trails by adding signage, benches, trash cans, and extra features like a Story Walk or Born Learning Trail. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Municipalities, coalitions, or schools are also eligible to apply. If the applicant is not a 501(c)(3), they can use a fiscal agent that qualifies.  For more information, visit BBSCF.

Continuous Improvement Grants of up to $25,000 will focus on the three amplified areas in the Foundation’ vision statement by which all Spartanburg County residents can reach their human potential quality of life, educational achievement, and economic mobility. Donor Name: Spartanburg County Foundation State: South Carolina County: Spartanburg County (SC) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Focus Areas Quality of Life This area addresses opportunities to improve the overall well-being of Spartanburg County residents through access to community and cultural programs, activities, and green spaces; improvement of physical and mental health with cultural competence; and access to resources that provide household stability. Examples of these opportunities may include, but are not limited to: Community/cultural programs, physical activities that strengthen health and well-being, outdoor spaces accessible to the community Care for uninsured adults and children, Spanish speaking staff, programs to address mental health needs for diverse populations Mobile food markets, rent/mortgaging assistance, utility assistance, home repairs Educational Achievement This area is focused on reducing barriers to academic success and improving the educational achievement of Spartanburg County residents through supportive services and programs for K-12 students, access to post-secondary education and careers, and opportunities for return-to-learn adults. Examples of these opportunities may include, but are not limited to: Mentoring, out-of-school-time programs, summer learning/learning loss prevention Internships, programs for first-year college students GED completion, internet access, books and other academic materials Economic Mobility This area is focused on improving the potential for upward economic mobility in the Spartanburg County community through increased ability for financial self-sufficiency, opportunities for asset building, and access to affordable and reliable transportation. Examples of these opportunities may include, but are not limited to: Job training/certification, job search/placement, financial coaching Small/minority business development, home ownership assistance programs Supplements for transportation costs, transportation programs for rural areas, ride sharing 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. For more information, visit SPCF.

The Joseph J. Miller Foundation is seeking applications to support a variety of charitable causes through grants to Jewish and non-Jewish organizations primarily located in South Carolina. Donor Name: Joseph J. Miller Foundation State: South Carolina County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas Arts, culture, and humanities Education Environment, animals Health Human services International/foreign affairs Public/society benefit Religion Grantmaking Priorities Grants are primarily made to organizations located in South Carolina, and priority is given to organizations located in the Elloree, South Carolina area. Funding Information Average grant size: $1,000 to $3,000 Average total giving per year: $30,000 Requirements Organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 50% of available funds are granted to Jewish organizations and the remaining 50% of available funds are granted to non-Jewish organizations. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to South Carolina K–12 public schools and districts to develop and implement arts programs that enhance student achievement in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts.

This funding opportunity supports Title I and Priority schools in South Carolina to enhance their arts education programs, aiming to boost student achievement in visual and performing arts.

This funding opportunity is designed to support local educational agencies and organizations in providing enhanced educational services to migratory children and youth in South Carolina, helping them achieve academic success and graduate high school.

The CATALYST Grant aims to enhance the capabilities, efficiency, and competitiveness of small and medium-sized manufacturers in South Carolina by promoting the adoption of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), Quality Management Systems (QMSs), and Lean Manufacturing tools. Eligible manufacturers must have a NAICS code beginning with 31, 32, or 33, be physically located in South Carolina for at least one year, operate within the Department of Defense supply chain, and employ at least four workers. The grant supports consultative assessments to identify opportunities for AMT deployment and funds pilot projects in areas such as augmented reality training, digital work instructions, and robotics. The grant application opens on October 5, 2023, following an informational webinar, and closes on June 30, 2024, or when all slots are filled. The grant provides funding for projects recommended by AMT assessments, as well as QMS and Lean Manufacturing implementations to help manufacturers eliminate waste and reduce rework, improving their effectiveness as DIB suppliers.

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 Riverton Charitable Fund (RCF) is pleased to announce a new 2024 grant opportunity. Donor Name: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry State: South Carolina County: Jasper County (SC) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Riverton Pointe landowners established the Fund in 2021 in collaboration with Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. The Riverton Charitable Fund’s mission is to encourage and support the charitable, caring interests of the Riverton Pointe residents, members, and friends to enhance the sense of community among residents by having the own charitable fund, and to leverage resources in order to have a larger impact in the greater community. The purpose of the Riverton Charitable Fund is to provide grants to benefit the neighbors in Jasper County; to respond to people in need; and to provide resources to help improve the lives of people in Jasper County. Focus Areas  The focus of these grants should be addressing the affects poverty has on families in the areas of Food Insecurity, Education and Community Support. Funding Information Grant up to $5,000 is available. Eligibility Criteria  RCF intends to award grants to qualified area non-profits that address the needs of the neighbors in the greater Jasper County community. Ineligibility  RCF will not be funding fellowships, scholarships, and tuition support, religious or political programs nor making grants to individuals, endowment campaigns, annual appeals, membership drives, other fund-raising costs or organization’s overhead costs. For more information, visit CFLC.

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 Greenwood County Community Foundation's Community Impact Grants aim to enrich the lives of residents in Greenwood County by supporting local organizations. These grants, specifically within the Youth and Education category, focus on providing an educational foundation that enables individuals to reach their fullest physical, emotional, and intellectual potential. Eligible projects may include education attainment initiatives, early childhood development and education programs, afterschool and summer programs, and adult education efforts. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/ closing deadline: February 1st to February 28th

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