South Carolina Grants

Last updated October 8, 2026

There are currently 21 active grants available to South Carolina applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

21 grants in South Carolina

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
2026-27 Federal Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) Subgrant Program SCDE Grant Opportunities · State Nov 6, 2026 · $111M Federal funding for Sexual Risk Avoidance Education programs.	Nov 6, 2026	$111M
2026-28 National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Subgrant SCDE Grant Opportunities · State Nov 20, 2026 · $38.5M Equipment assistance funding for schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). School Food Authorities (SFA) may apply on behalf of schools currently participating in NSLP.	Nov 20, 2026	$38.5M
CCCF Capacity Building Grants Central Carolina Community Foundation · Foundation Nov 30, 2026 · Up to $10K Central Carolina Community Foundation's Capacity Building Grants help nonprofits invest in leadership, systems and infrastructure — funding may support planning (strategic/succession/business), leadership (board development, governance…	Nov 30, 2026	Up to $10K
CCCF Sumter Community Foundation Grants Central Carolina Community Foundation · Foundation Nov 30, 2026 · Varies The Sumter Community Foundation (an affiliate of Central Carolina Community Foundation) awards grants for projects that address community needs and improve quality of life in Sumter County, SC. Applications open Nov 1, close Nov 30.	Nov 30, 2026	Varies
CCCF General Operating Support Grants Central Carolina Community Foundation · Foundation Jan 31, 2027 · Up to $30K Central Carolina Community Foundation's General Operating Support provides unrestricted, multi-year funding — up to $30,000, awarded as $10,000 annually for up to three years (contingent on continued eligibility).	Jan 31, 2027	Up to $30K
CCCF Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation Grants Central Carolina Community Foundation · Foundation Feb 28, 2027 · Varies The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation grant, administered by Central Carolina Community Foundation, supports South Carolina public schools and nonprofits addressing critical community needs. Awarded through an INVITATION-ONLY process.	Feb 28, 2027	Varies
CCCF Mary Seibert Charitable Trust Grants Central Carolina Community Foundation · Foundation Mar 31, 2027 · Varies The Mary Seibert Charitable Trust, administered by Central Carolina Community Foundation, supports organizations dedicated to the humane treatment of animals and birds throughout South Carolina.	Mar 31, 2027	Varies
Coastal Community Foundation — The Four County Fund Grant Program (formerly The Beaufort Fund) Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina runs The Four County Fund Grant Program (renamed from The Beaufort Fund in June 2026), a competitive annual grant program for nonprofits in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper counties.	Not published	Varies
Regional Planning Rural Infrastructure Authority · State Not published · Varies Provides planning assistance for eligible public utilities seeking greater long-term viability and sustainability through regional partnerships.	Not published	Varies
CCCF Knight Foundation Advised Fund Grants Central Carolina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Knight Foundation Advised Fund at Central Carolina Community Foundation awards grants through an INVITATION-ONLY process to organizations whose work aligns with the fund's priorities (Midlands SC).	Not published	Varies
Lowcountry SPARK for Nonprofits (Community Foundation of the Lowcountry) Community Foundation of the Lowcountry · Foundation Not published · $1K Lowcountry SPARK is a cohort-based learning experience over five interactive in-person sessions for newer, smaller and grassroots nonprofit organizations, covering organizational purpose, board governance, financial management and…	Not published	$1K
Bright Ideas Education Grant Berkeley Electric Cooperative Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K Berkeley Electric Cooperative's Bright Ideas program awards grants up to $1,500 to individual teachers or groups of teachers (public and private K-12) in the co-op's SC service area for innovative classroom projects not covered by…	Not published	Up to $2K
Charleston County Parks Small Project Grant Program Charleston County Parks Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission (CCPRC) offers a Small Project Funding Program to organizations for projects that align with CCPRC's mission to improve quality of life in Charleston County through park facilities…	Not published	Varies
Basic Infrastructure Rural Infrastructure Authority · State Not published · Varies Assists communities in complying with environmental quality standards, protecting public health from environmental concerns, or improving capacity of existing infrastructure.	Not published	Varies
Operation Round Up Community Grant Berkeley Electric Cooperative Trust · Foundation Rolling · Varies Berkeley Electric Trust administers Operation Round Up (ORU) - members round up their bills to fund worthy projects and people in need in the co-op's service area - with separate application forms for individuals and organizations (2026…	Rolling	Varies
Economic Infrastructure/Jobs Rural Infrastructure Authority · State Not published · Varies Provides funding to build or enhance local infrastructure to support economic development that will create and retain jobs and boost opportunities for future economic impact.	Not published	Varies
Beaufort Charities Funding Request Beaufort Charities Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Beaufort Charities Inc funds local organizations consistent with its mission; organizations must prepare a formal funding request ('APPLY NOW'). Applicants are organizations.	Rolling	Varies
Berkeley Electric Trust Scholarship Berkeley Electric Cooperative Trust · Foundation Not published · $3K The Berkeley Electric Trust funds ten $2,500 scholarships each year to graduating seniors in the cooperative's SC service territory (min 2.5 GPA, financial need, guidance-counselor endorsement; children of co-op members/guardians…	Not published	$3K
Emergencies Rural Infrastructure Authority · State Not published · Varies Projects requiring urgent response to resolve documented emergencies may be submitted at any time for Tier 3 & 4 counties.	Not published	Varies
CCCF Scholarships Central Carolina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Central Carolina Community Foundation manages a Scholarship Directory of donor-established scholarship funds for students in the Midlands (SC). Students apply through CCCF's scholarship portal; each fund has its own eligibility criteria.	Not published	Varies
Coastal Community Foundation — Reverend Pinckney Scholarship Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Coastal Community Foundation established the Reverend Pinckney Scholarship Fund (2016) to award scholarships and college-readiness support to African-American students in coastal South Carolina; starting 2020 only students who complete the…	Not published	Varies

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About grants in South Carolina

South Carolina supports organizations through the South Carolina Arts Commission, the South Carolina Department of Education, the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority, and the South Carolina Department of Commerce. The state's foundation sector is led by regional community foundations including the Coastal Community Foundation, the Central Carolina Community Foundation, and the Spartanburg County Foundation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What state grants are available in South Carolina?

Key South Carolina agencies include the South Carolina Arts Commission for arts and cultural projects, the South Carolina Department of Education, the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority for affordable housing, and the South Carolina Department of Commerce for economic and community development.

What foundations serve South Carolina?

The Coastal Community Foundation is the state's largest grantmaker, serving the Lowcountry, while the Central Carolina Community Foundation supports the Midlands and the Spartanburg County Foundation serves the Upstate. These community foundations fund education, health, the arts, and community development.

Are there grants for South Carolina nonprofits?

Yes. South Carolina nonprofits can apply for arts funding from the South Carolina Arts Commission, housing and community grants through the State Housing Finance and Development Authority, and broad-based support from community foundations such as the Coastal Community Foundation and the Central Carolina Community Foundation.

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