South Carolina Infrastructure Grants

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 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 funding opportunity supports various organizations in Richland County, South Carolina, to implement projects that enhance environmental conservation, improve water quality, and promote public education about natural resources.

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 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.

This grant provides funding to neighborhood groups, organizations, and agencies in Richland County, South Carolina, for projects that protect natural resources, improve water quality, and promote community engagement through trail development and educational initiatives.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Greenville, SC, focusing on culinary, cultural diversity, family, and music programs that benefit the local community.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit social service agencies in Greenville County for staff training and professional development to improve their service delivery capacity.

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.

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.

This program provides funding for events and projects that promote tourism in Mauldin, helping to attract visitors and boost the local economy.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and destination marketing groups in Fairfield County, South Carolina, to develop projects that attract tourists and boost the local economy through targeted advertising and enhanced recreational and cultural experiences.

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 to South Carolina law enforcement and code enforcement agencies to improve litter prevention and enforcement efforts.

This funding opportunity supports South Carolina organizations focused on anti-litter initiatives, encouraging collaboration and community involvement to reduce litter and promote environmental stewardship.

This grant provides funding to South Carolina municipalities, litter control organizations, and community groups for litter removal projects, especially in areas that are challenging for volunteers to access safely.

This funding opportunity supports innovative and impactful projects by nonprofit organizations in South Carolina that address community needs in health, education, social services, and cultural affairs.

This grant provides $10,000 to exceptional individual artists in South Carolina to recognize their artistic achievements and support their creative endeavors.

This grant provides financial support and mentorship to emerging artists in South Carolina to help them develop their artistic practice and advance their careers.

This grant provides financial support to schools, colleges, nonprofits, and workforce training centers in Hardeeville, South Carolina, to enhance education and promote workforce training initiatives for the local community.

The South Carolina Arts Commission is offering the ArtsNOW Schools Advancement Grants of $10,000 to $100,000 over three years to ArtsNOW Partner Schools in South Carolina, to support arts integration, professional learning, curriculum mapping, and planning through innovative practices.