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SC Humanities Festival

SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL

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Funding Amount

$10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

SC Humanities Festival

Status: Accepting applications (Note: Application deadline was February 13, 2026 - PAST DATE as of today 2026-04-03)

Geographic Scope: South Carolina - one community selected each year

Program Overview:
Established in 1993 in honor of SC Humanities' 20th Anniversary, the SC Humanities Festival celebrates the local history and culture of host communities. The festival has been held in 25 different communities over three decades. Each festival engages citizens through lectures, discussions, films, and exhibits while facilitating partnerships among cultural organizations and community groups.

Festival Components Must:

  • Preserve and promote knowledge and understanding of the histories, stories and cultures of the selected community

  • Promote public awareness of the importance and pervasiveness of the humanities in daily life

  • Build alliances and networks across the community through collaboration with local organizations including education, business, and federal, state and local governments

  • Make a particular effort to reach underserved areas of the selected community

  • Cause people to analyze critically their values, beliefs, and attitudes relating to both the past and the present

    • Award Details:

  • One community selected annually for hosting

  • Award: $10,000

  • No match required

    • Eligible Applicants:

  • Community organizations

  • Government entities

    • Contact Information:

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

  • Phone: 803-771-2477

  • Address: PO Box 5287, Columbia SC 29250

    • Mission:
    The SC Humanities Festival fulfills SC Humanities' vision of strengthening connections, unleashing creativity, and fostering prosperity across the state.

    How to Apply

    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. Review registration instructions
    3. Preview application questions
    4. Complete and submit application by deadline

    Application Access:

  • Registration instructions available on website

  • Application questions can be previewed before account creation

  • Organizations need to create account to access full application

    • Application Topics/Sections:

  • Organization information

  • Festival concept and components

  • Local partnerships and collaborations

  • How festival will reach underserved communities

  • Budget and timeline

  • Expected impact and outcomes

    • Contact for Questions:

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

    • Technical Support:
    Assistance available for account creation and application submission difficulties

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    community-serviceshumanities

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