Hollingsworth Funds Grant

The Hollingsworth Funds Grant aims to support nonprofit organizations in Greenville County that work towards removing systemic barriers based on race, place, and socioeconomic status. The grants focus on strengthening pathways to career opportunities, enhancing educational outcomes, and improving access to essential services like affordable housing and transportation. With a commitment to equity, the fund encourages proposals that align with its vision of creating a just and inclusive community where all individuals can thrive.

NOTE: We use a two-stage online application process that utilizes a Letter of Intent (LOI) to assess if there is a good match between our mission and your request prior to soliciting a full application. Organizations that submit a successful LOI will be asked to complete a full application designed to provide more detail about the goals, objectives and outcomes of the proposed grant.
Our Goal
At Hollingsworth, we align all our resources and join forces with our community to move from an economy that works for some to a just one that works for all.
Accessing and advancing in a career that pays a living wage is essential to improving economic mobility.
Our Focus
Based on input from community partners across the public, private, and social sectors, analysis of local data, and a review of academic research, Hollingsworth Funds has developed a set of objectives and strategies to guide our work.
Prepare for College & Career
Increase the percentage of students graduating from high school who are prepared for college and career.
Attain a Post-Secondary Credential
Increase the percentage of people who earn a post-secondary credential.
Access & Advancement in the Workplace
Increase access to jobs that pay a living wage and create opportunities for employees to advance in their careers.
Access to Affordable Housing
Reduce the percentage of households spending more than 30% of their income on housing costs.
Access to Reliable & Efficient Transportation
Reduce the percentage of households spending more than 15% of their income on transportation costs.
Build Capacity & Infrastructure
Build the capacity and infrastructure in Greenville to implement and amplify solutions that work.
Grant Type
We consider all types of grant requests including general operating, capital and project support.
Grant Amount
We consider grant requests of all sizes and do not have a specific minimum or maximum. Our median grant size is currently $50,000 with a range from $15,000 to $500,000. We encourage potential grantees to submit a request that meets their needs.
Grant Period
The majority of our grants are made for a period of one year with an option to renew annually based on performance. We also provide multi-year grants to selected nonprofit partners on a case-by-case basis.

Eligibility

Per our trust documents, we are restricted to supporting nonprofit organizations operating for the benefit of Greenville County. Organizations must fit the description in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and be exempt from taxation under section 501(a), or an entity or organization described in sections 170(c)(1) or (2) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Ineligibility

What we do not fund: Grants to organizations not aligned with our guidelines
Political campaigns and legislative lobbying efforts
Sponsorship of special events, celebration functions or annual meetings