GCCF: Community Impact Grants - Community Enhancement
Funding Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Grants are for organizations whose proposed programs or projects provide direct benefit to residents of Greenwood County.
Geography
- In Greenwood County by funding projects that benefit the community
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Grants are made to specific programs and projects.
- Grants may be made to existing programs or start-up programs.
- All applicant organizations must confirm compliance with the Greenwood County Community Foundation’s Non-Discrimination Policy: “… the Foundation will consider applications from organizations that do not discriminate in their delivery of programs or services on the basis of race, color, religion,…
- It is not the intent of this policy to deny support for programs that serve specifically defined populations”.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: GCCF does not offer loans or grants to individuals.
- Not eligible: Grants are not for endowment, sponsorships, or fundraising events.
- Not eligible: Duplication of existing services is to be avoided.
- Not eligible: Funding provided by the Foundation may not be used to participate or intervene in political campaigns or to support an attempt to influence legislation except to the extent that such activities are permissible under IRS rules for 501(c)(3) charitable organizations.
Overview
The GCCF Community Impact Grants aim to enhance the quality of life in Greenwood County by funding projects that benefit the community. Eligible organizations include those with 501(c)(3) status, focusing on arts, culture, community development, and more. Grants support both existing and new initiatives, encouraging collaboration and innovative approaches. Notably, funds cannot be used for individuals or political activities. This initiative represents a commitment to fostering a vibrant, livable community for all residents.
Greenwood County Community Foundation works collaboratively with individuals and organizations that are interested in improving the quality of life in Greenwood. Through annual granting cycles the Foundation provides funding to charitable organizations located in the county.
Grants to be considered might include (but are not limited to):
- Arts and CultureCommunity DevelopmentParks and RecreationAnimal Safety & Care
Eligibility
Grants are for organizations whose proposed programs or projects provide direct benefit to residents of Greenwood County.Grants are awarded to organizations with 501(c)(3) or other tax-exempt status. Grants are made to specific programs and projects.Grants may be made to existing programs or start-up programs.All applicant organizations must confirm compliance with the Greenwood County Community Foundation’s Non-Discrimination Policy: “… the Foundation will consider applications from organizations that do not discriminate in their delivery of programs or services on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is not the intent of this policy to deny support for programs that serve specifically defined populations”.
Ineligibility
GCCF does not offer loans or grants to individuals.Grants are not for endowment, sponsorships, or fundraising events. Duplication of existing services is to be avoided.Funding provided by the Foundation may not be used to participate or intervene in political campaigns or to support an attempt to influence legislation except to the extent that such activities are permissible under IRS rules for 501(c)(3) charitable organizations.
What Greenwood County Community Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 47
- Total given
- $1.61M
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $5,500–$356K
- 81% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Hospicecare Foundation of the Pied
$356K
Project Hope Foundation
$140K
Newspring Church
$110K
Set Freewater of Life
$100K
GWD Pathway House
$71K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Arts
- Community development
- Animal rescue
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