Daniel-Mickel Foundation Grant

The Daniel-Mickel Foundation, based in Greenville, SC, has been enhancing community life since its establishment in 1948. Originally founded by Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Daniel, it now prioritizes funding for education, arts, health, and the environment. With over $57 million contributed to local organizations, the foundation primarily supports 501(c)3 nonprofits that impact the Greenville area. Its mission focuses on economic and social strengthening through impactful grant-making.

The foundation's goal has always been to enhance the quality of life for all people in its community, and it focuses its funding on education, arts and culture, health and human services, and the environment. To date, The Daniel-Mickel Foundation has contributed more than $57 million to organizations in and around Greenville, SC.
Types of Grants
We make capital grants primarily for the purchase or renovation of facilities as well as equipment. Occasionally, we consider grants in support of endowment campaigns.We make program grants for requests that demonstrate a specific need or identify a unique set of activities.Periodically we will consider general operating support for highly effective organizations; however, we do not wish to become a long-term, recurring revenue line item.
Size & Duration
We do not restrict the size of our grants. Instead, we value the experience and knowledge of our applicants to identify the size of the request most appropriate to their needs. We recognize that grants, both big and small, can have a profound effect on the outcomes of our applicant’s work.We may consider partial funding of a request given our limited resources in comparison to the needs of our applicants.We primarily make grants for a period of one year.We will occasionally make one-time pledges paid out over a multi-year period, usually for larger capital grants.

Eligibility

We support grants to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that primarily impact the people of Greenville, SC.

Ineligibility

What We Do NOT Fund:Organizations engaged in activities that are not aligned with our guidelines.Grants made directly to individuals.Political campaigns and lobbying.Organizations that exclusively serve religious purposes.