South Carolina Private Grants

This grant provides funding for arts-based projects in rural South Carolina that aim to improve community access to the arts and address local challenges through public engagement.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in South Carolina to improve accessibility in arts programs and facilities for individuals with disabilities.

This grant provides funding to K-12 schools in South Carolina to acquire supplies, materials, equipment, or professional development that enhance arts education and support innovative arts curricula.

This funding opportunity supports 4K preschool providers in South Carolina to create arts-integrated learning experiences for young students and provide professional development for teachers, particularly in designated counties.

This funding opportunity supports public libraries in South Carolina to collaborate with artists and arts organizations, fostering community engagement through various artistic and cultural activities.

The Opportunity Grants by the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, offering up to $10,000 for a 12-month period, are designed to stimulate and support new or existing programs, projects, or capital investments of nonprofit organizations serving Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper Counties in South Carolina, excluding general operating support, religious, political activities, and scholarships among others.

The Gambrill Foundation supports a variety of charitable causes with a primary focus on organizations that uplift and positively impact the residents of the Anderson County, South Carolina area. Donor Name: Gambrill Foundation State: South Carolina County: Anderson County (SC) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Gambrill Foundation awards grants to organizations for religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Program Areas Arts, culture, and humanities Education Environment, animals Health Human services Public/society benefit Religion Grantmaking Priorities Grants to charitable organizations will be made at the sole and unrestricted discretion of the individual Co-Trustees. Generally, grants are designated for use within the Anderson County, South Carolina area or to support activities within the Anderson County area. Preference will be given to libraries, churches, universities, and colleges. Grants for capital or special purposes will be preferred over grants for general or operational use. Priority will be given to grants that will be “matched” by funds from other sources. Funding Information Average grant size: $5,000 to $15,000. Average total giving per year: $175,000. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The programs and services of the applicant must be consistent with the Foundation’s mission and values. The benefits of the grant must have a measurable impact within the Anderson County, South Carolina area and must benefit a substantial number of residents. All applicants must have the financial ability to sustain the funded program or project on a continuing basis. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users. If available, applicants must provide an audited financial statement for the most recent complete fiscal year. The audited financial statement must be uploaded within the online grant application form. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

The W. W. Burgiss Charities awards grants to aid and promote the causes of religion, charities, and education in Greenville County, South Carolina with special attention to the assistance of the sick, helpless, needy, and to the education of the underprivileged. Donor Name: W. W. Burgiss Charities State: South Carolina County: Greenville County (SC) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas Education Health Human services Public/society benefit Religion Grantmaking Priorities Grants are made to charitable organizations that benefit the residents of Greenville County, South Carolina with a primary focus on religion, education, and assistance to the poor, sick, helpless, and needy. The foundation prefers to focus its grantmaking on capital needs or one-time special projects, rather than ongoing programs or operating expenses. The foundation primarily makes awards to locally headquartered organizations with local boards, rather than non-local organizations with only a local chapter. Funding Information Average grant size: $12,000. Average total giving per year: $150,000. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The benefits of the grant must have a measurable impact within Greenville County, South Carolina. The programs and services of the applicant must be consistent with the Foundation’s mission and values. All applicants must have the financial ability to sustain the funded program or project on a continuing basis. If available, applicants must provide an audited financial statement for the most recent complete fiscal year. The audited financial statement must be uploaded within the online grant application form. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Greenville County and the Upstate South Carolina region that are working to address poverty and discrimination through sustainable community-based solutions.

The Greenwood County Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Greenwood Women Care Grants to support nonprofit organizations that serve Greenwood County residents. Donor Name: Greenwood County Community Foundation State: South Carolina County: Greenwood County (SC) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Greenwood Women Care is an initiative of the Greenwood County Community Foundation, Greenwood, South Carolina. GWC is a philanthropic women’s organization that inspires women to be instrumental in making a difference in the community through collective learning, giving, and granting. Funding Priorities In the 2024 granting cycle, GWC will consider grant applications in any area that enhances the quality of life in Greenwood County.  Funding Information Grants awarded will range from a minimum of $1000 to a maximum of $10,000. Eligibility Criteria Grants will be awarded only to organizations with 501(c)(3) or comparable tax-exempt status. Grants are for the direct benefit of residents of Greenwood County. Organizations must not discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, physical ability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religious belief.  Organizations seeking funding from GWC are not excluded from applying for grants through the Greenwood County Community Foundation in the same granting year. An organization that receives a GWC grant will not be eligible to apply two years in a row. For example: Organizations receiving funding in the year 2024 will be eligible to reapply in the year 2026.   Ineligibility Capital and endowment campaigns Organizations for re-granting purposes Travel and professional conferences Individuals Projects promoting religious or political views. For more information, visit GCCF.

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.

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve the quality of life in Greenwood County through initiatives in arts, community development, parks, recreation, and animal welfare.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations seeking to improve their operations, enhance stability, and plan for future growth through critical infrastructure upgrades.

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.

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is accepting applications for its Breaking the Cycle Grant Program. Donor Name: Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina State: South Carolina County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: These grants are designed for organizations creating and sustaining pathways to economic mobility and self-sufficiency. Eligible organizations deliver proven programs that disrupt the cycle of poverty and support long-term, sustainable economic change for individuals, families and/or communities. Funding Information Grants in this focus area is typically $15,000-$20,000. Eligibility Criteria A deep understanding of the complex, multi-faceted issues that surround poverty in the community they serve is reflected in the organization’s values, practices and programming. Programming is comprehensive and multi-layered in its approach to breaking the cycle of poverty. Examples include integrated services and two-generation approaches for families Programs have clear short and long-term goals, distinct indicators for success, and can clearly show how participants are moving out of poverty. Program is informed by research — using long-term data gathered from successful internal implementation and/or based on emerging/best practice models. The organization carries out effective, ongoing program evaluation and adapts based on lessons learned and participant feedback. The organization demonstrates effective collaboration and partnerships (both formal and informal) with other organizations. 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.

Applications are now being accepted for the Waccamaw Community Trust 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 Community Trust Fund supports a wide range of causes that share one common purpose to improve the lives of individuals and families living in Horry and Georgetown counties. 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 Waccamaw Community Trust Fund awards grants up to $5,000. 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.

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.