Northern Lowcountry Grants: N.E.W. Fund (Neighborhoods Energized to Win)

Northern Lowcountry Grants: N.E.W. Fund (Neighborhoods Energized to Win)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina
Amount: Up to US $3,000
Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Summary

The Northern Lowcountry Grants: N.E.W. Fund, supported by the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina, provides essential funding and resources to low and moderate-income neighborhoods in Charleston and Colleton Counties. Established in 1991, this competitive program fosters community development, leadership, and pride, prioritizing grassroots and nonprofit organizations. The initiative aims to create strong families, safe neighborhoods, and active participation, empowering residents to influence their community's future.

Overview

PLEASE NOTE: When you register for the first time to access a grant application, it may take up to two business days before your login will be reviewed to access it. This competitive program provides grants, leadership development and technical assistance to low and moderate-income neighborhoods in Charleston and Colleton Counties. Created in 1991, the N.E.W. Fund is designed to support self-sustaining community development, leadership, and pride within neighborhoods. Coastal Community Foundation encourages applications from both grassroots and 501(c)3 nonprofit neighborhood organizations. Priority will be given to organizations focused on the Fund’s desired outcomes of strong and healthy families, safe and supportive neighborhoods, residential pride, active community participation and a belief in residents’ power to shape their communities.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Coastal Community Foundation encourages applications from both grassroots and 501(c)3 nonprofit neighborhood organizations in Charleston and/or Colleton counties.