How much funding does CCCF General Operating Support Grants provide?

CCCF General Operating Support Grants provides Up to $30,000 ($10,000/yr for up to 3 years) in funding.

When is the deadline for CCCF General Operating Support Grants?

The listed deadline is January 31, 2027; confirm it with the funder before applying.

Who is eligible for CCCF General Operating Support Grants?

Eligible applicants: Organizations. Geography: South Carolina. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Size limits: An annual operating budget under $650,000.

CCCF General Operating Support Grants

Central Carolina Community Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Unrestricted Grants for Nonprofits Operating Support Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $30,000 ($10,000/yr for up to 3 years)

Deadline

January 31, 2027

Listed date — confirm with the funder

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Not stated
Current deadline: January 31, 2027
Tracked since: September 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications open Jan 1, close Jan 31; grant period begins June.”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Organizations

Geography

South Carolina

Size & budget

An annual operating budget under $650,000

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

Central Carolina Community Foundation's General Operating Support provides unrestricted, multi-year funding — up to $30,000, awarded as $10,000 annually for up to three years (contingent on continued eligibility). Eligibility: nonprofits with 501c3 status for at least two years, an annual operating budget under $650,000, at least one paid staff member (20+ hrs/week), a prior CCCF grant within the past four years, a physical location in the 11-county Midlands service area, and registration for Midlands Gives. Applications open Jan 1, close Jan 31; grant period begins June.

How to Apply

Apply through CCCF's online grant portal (Jan 1 – Jan 31). Applications reviewed by staff and a volunteer committee; final recommendations approved by the Board of Trustees. Deadline January 31 (annual).

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What Central Carolina Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 488
Total given: $26.45M
Median grant: $20K
Range: $5,009–$1.48M

82% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: South Carolina 82%, North Carolina 5%, Pennsylvania 4%. Top recipient cities: Columbia, SC; Greenville, SC; Charleston, SC.
26% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.