Community Development Grants in South Carolina
Last updated September 28, 2026
There are 4 active community development grants tagged to South Carolina, part of 3,331 active community development grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| CCCF Sumter Community Foundation Grants Central Carolina Community · Foundation November 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. | |
| Basic Infrastructure Rural Infrastructure Authority · State Rolling · Varies Assists communities in complying with environmental quality standards, protecting public health from environmental concerns, or improving capacity of existing infrastructure. | |
| 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… | |
| Economic Infrastructure/Jobs Rural Infrastructure Authority · State Rolling · Varies Provides funding to build or enhance local infrastructure to support economic development that will create and retain jobs. |
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About community development grants in South Carolina
Community development grants fund efforts to revitalize neighborhoods through affordable housing, public facilities, infrastructure, business assistance, and services for low- and moderate-income residents. HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, authorized under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, is the flagship federal source, providing formula grants to states, cities, and counties. National intermediaries like LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, plus the Treasury's CDFI Fund, channel additional capital into community development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What community development grants are available?
Eligible community development activities include housing rehabilitation and development, micro-enterprise and business assistance, infrastructure, public facilities, planning, public services, and removal of architectural barriers. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is the primary federal program, supplemented by funding from intermediaries and foundations. Projects generally must benefit low- and moderate-income communities.
Who funds community development?
HUD administers the Community Development Block Grant program, distributing formula grants to states, cities, and counties that then fund local projects. National community development intermediaries such as LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, along with the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund and local community foundations, provide loans and grants. Most CDBG funds reach nonprofits through their local or state government.
How does a nonprofit access CDBG funds?
CDBG dollars flow from HUD to your city, county, or state, which run their own application cycles and consolidated planning processes; nonprofits apply to that local jurisdiction rather than directly to HUD. Identify whether your community is an "entitlement" city or county or is served through the state program, then track that jurisdiction's annual action plan and application timeline. Aligning your project with the jurisdiction's stated priorities is essential.
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