How much funding does Midlands Gives Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Midlands Gives Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Midlands Gives Grant?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Midlands Gives Grant offered?

Midlands Gives Grant accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Midlands Gives Grant

Central Carolina Community Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Community Services Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “In addition to being a year-round resource for donors across the Midlands, the Midlands Gives initiative amplifies donations during an annual 18-hour online giving day on the first Tuesday of May.”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Agree to the Midlands Gives Participation Agreement, including the $10 technology administration fee

Overview

Midlands Gives, initiated by the Central Carolina Community Foundation, unites the Midlands community to support local nonprofits across 11 counties. Since its inception, it has successfully raised over $9.3 million, providing nonprofits with a vital platform for outreach and donor engagement, helping them thrive and enhance community welfare.

Central Carolina Community Foundation
Central Carolina Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that links charitable people and businesses with areas of need in our community.
Midlands Gives, an initiative of Central Carolina Community Foundation, is a region-wide giving initiative that brings the community together to raise financial support and awareness for local nonprofits in 11 Midlands counties. In addition to being a year-round resource for donors across the Midlands, the Midlands Gives initiative amplifies donations during an annual 18-hour online giving day on the first Tuesday of May.
Our Goals
Raise the level of knowledge about nonprofit organizations in our community and highlight their positive impact on our well-being.Grow the base of engaged donors in the Midlands - bringing new donors to our nonprofit organizations.Support our local nonprofit organizations and improve their capacity through training opportunities.
Since our inception in 2014, Midlands Gives has raised over $32 million for local nonprofits in the Midlands.

Eligibility

To participate in Midlands Gives, your nonprofit must be:A 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization in good standing with the IRS and in compliance with the registration requirement of the South Carolina Solicitation of Charitable Funds ActHeadquartered or have a branch in one of the following South Carolina counties: Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda or SumterHave at least 1 full year of financial history as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization by time or registration.Agree to the Midlands Gives Participation Agreement, including the $10 technology administration fee

What Central Carolina Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 488
Total given: $26.45M
Median grant: $20K
Range: $5,009–$1.48M

By dollars: South Carolina 82%, North Carolina 5%, Pennsylvania 4%. Top recipient cities: Columbia, SC; Greenville, SC; Charleston, SC.
26% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.