South Carolina Local Grants

This program provides summer job opportunities for local teenagers and young adults in Dorchester County, helping them gain work experience and develop essential skills for future employment.

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 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 financial support to nonprofit organizations in Greenville County that implement short-term projects aimed at improving the health and well-being of economically disadvantaged residents.

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 funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Richland County, South Carolina, for community-based programs that improve the quality of life for underserved residents through innovative solutions.

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 financial support to artists for creating exterior murals in Franklin County, Ohio, with a focus on enhancing community culture and public art.

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 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.

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 grant recognizes and rewards individuals in Spartanburg County who have shown exceptional dedication to improving their community through innovative leadership and civic engagement.

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations in York County that provide programs in financial literacy, workforce development, and economic and family support to help families achieve financial stability.

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 supports individual artists in Greenville County by providing financial assistance for specific projects that enhance their artistic careers, such as exhibitions, performances, and professional development activities.