Fast Track Literary Grants

Geographic Scope: South Carolina

Program Overview:
Fast Track Literary Grants support new or existing public literary programs. Since 2015, SC Humanities has awarded 114 Fast Track Literary Grants for diverse projects including writers series, author talks, festivals, conferences, workshops, and writer's residencies.

Eligible Project Types:

• Writers series
• Author talks and readings
• Literary festivals
• Literary conferences
• Writing workshops
• Writer's residencies at schools
• Other public literary programs

Examples of Previously Funded Programs:

• York County Library's "Community Reads Program of Kindness"
• "Swan Con: The Sumter Comic Arts Festival"
• Boys and Girls Club's "Girls Write Poetry and Performance Workshops"

Funding Information:

• Maximum amount per round: $2,500
• One fall 2025 deadline was reopened with support from the South Carolina Arts Commission

Funding Suspension:
The fall 2025 Fast Track Literary Grant deadline was a special exception made possible by South Carolina Arts Commission support. Currently, Fast Track Literary Grants are on hiatus while SC Humanities advocates for renewed federal funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and state humanities councils in FY2026.

Other Suspended Programs:

• Major Grant
• Mini Grant
• Planning Grant

Contact Information:

• Phone: 803-771-2477
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: PO Box 5287, Columbia SC 29250

Funder:
Supported in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts

Application Process

Applications are submitted through SC Humanities' Online Grants Management System (Foundant).

Steps to Apply:

1. Create an account in the Online Grants Management System
2. Access the Fast Track Literary Grant application
3. Complete and submit the application by the deadline

Application Resources:

• Registration instructions available on SC Humanities website
• Application questions can be previewed before creating account
• Technical support available from SC Humanities staff

Required Information:

• Organization details
• Project description
• Budget information
• Timeline
• Expected outcomes and community impact

Submission Format:

• Online portal submission only
• All materials submitted electronically

Contact for Assistance:

• T.J. Wallace: [email protected] or 803-771-2477