How much funding does Education Grants provide?

Education Grants provides $10,000 - $100,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Education Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Education Grants?

Eligible applicants: 501(c)(3) organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and churches. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Education Grants offered?

Education Grants runs on an annual cycle.

Education Grants

United Way of Pickens County

Foundation Annual Grants for K-12 Schools Literacy Grants Grants for Education Academic Enrichment Grants

Funding Amount

$10,000 - $100,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

501(c)(3) organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and churches

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Funds can be used for any expenses related to operating the program, including salaries

Overview

Focus Area: Programs designed to improve 3rd grade reading in Pickens County

Geographic Scope: Pickens County, South Carolina

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: 501(c)(3) organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and churches

Program Details

Minimum Grant Investment: $10,000 per program per year
Maximum Grant Investment: $100,000 per program per year
Renewable: Grants may be renewable for future years pending successful outcomes
Grant Year Start: July 2023 (or subsequent years)

Encouraged Elements

Applicants are encouraged to include parental engagement and involvement in their program design
Programs should identify ways to serve underrepresented and/or marginalized populations

Eligible Uses

Funds can be used for any expenses related to operating the program, including salaries

Contact Information

Address: 201 S 5th St, Ste 212, Easley, SC 29640
Phone: 864-850-7094
Website: uwpickens.org
Community Investment Webpage: https://www.uwpickens.org/community-investment

How to Apply

Application Process

The application process is a two-step process:

Step 1: Letter of Inquiry (LOI)
- Submit a Letter of Inquiry to express interest in the grant
- Deadline: October 20, 2022 by 12:00 a.m. (Note: This deadline has passed; check website for current deadlines)
- United Way Education Impact Council volunteers will review all Letters of Inquiry
- Approved applicants will be invited to proceed to Step 2
Step 2: Full Application
- Approved LOI applicants will be invited to complete the full application process
- Timeline: Approved applicants invited in January 2023 to submit full applications

Required Information

Program design should demonstrate how it will improve 3rd grade reading in Pickens County
Include plans for parental engagement and involvement
Identify how the program will serve underrepresented and/or marginalized populations
Outline all program expenses, including staff salaries

Submission Method

Submit via the United Way Community Investment process (check Community Investment webpage for current submission details and portal)

Contact for Questions

Refer to Community Investment webpage at https://www.uwpickens.org/community-investment

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What United Way of Pickens County actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 6
Total given: $80K
Median grant: $12K
Range: $8,000–$22K

By dollars: South Carolina 25%. Top recipient cities: Easley, SC; Central, SC.

Example grants

McKissick Academy

$22K
East End Elementary School

$17K
Central Academy of Arts

$14K
School District of Pickens County · Easley, SC

To provide assistance for education prg

$11K
Pickens County First Steps · Central, SC

$9,250