How much funding does The HYPE Project Mini-Grants (AME Churches) provide?

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When is the deadline for The HYPE Project Mini-Grants (AME Churches)?

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Who is eligible for The HYPE Project Mini-Grants (AME Churches)?

Eligible applicants: AME (African Methodist Episcopal) churches.

How often is The HYPE Project Mini-Grants (AME Churches) offered?

The HYPE Project Mini-Grants (AME Churches) runs on an annual cycle.

The HYPE Project Mini-Grants (AME Churches)

Wholespire Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Churches Grants for Youth Programs Health Education Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Eligible organizations

AME (African Methodist Episcopal) churches

Other requirements

Youth-focused faith community organizations

Overview

The HYPE Project Mini-Grants for AME Churches

Program Name: Healthy Young People Empowerment (HYPE) Project

Funder: Eat Smart Move More South Carolina (ESMMSC) in partnership with 7th Episcopal District of the AME Church, funded by South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's Division of Injury and Substance Abuse Prevention

Geographic Scope: South Carolina

Focus Areas:

Healthy eating
Active living
Safety and injury prevention
Youth development and health equity
Public health projects in churches or communities

Eligible Applicants:

AME (African Methodist Episcopal) churches
Youth-focused faith community organizations

Selection Process:

Competitive application and review process
Both new project teams and returning grant teams supported
Teams form HYPE teams to implement projects

Example Funded Activities (2020):

Youth health and wellness projects in churches
Community-based healthy eating initiatives
Active living programs
Safety and injury prevention education

2020 Grantees (9 total churches):

New teams: Mt Zion AME (Greenwood County), Mt Pisgah AME (Dorchester County), Bethany AME (Union County), Singleton Chapel AME (Georgetown County), Thomas Chapel AME (Union County)
Returning teams: Brown Chapel AME (Richland County), Oak Grove AME (Clarendon County), St. Paul AME (Sumter County), Pine Grove AME (Richland County)

Contact Information:

Email: [email protected]
Address: PO Box 11062, Columbia, SC 29211

How to Apply

Application Process

Selection Method: Competitive application and review process

Specific application procedures and materials not detailed in source content. Contact funder for application details.

What Teams Must Do:

Identify new health projects (for new grantees)
Build upon existing grant work (for returning teams)
Form HYPE teams
Address healthy eating and/or active living
Weave in safety and injury prevention components
Complete public health projects in churches or communities

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What Wholespire Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2024: 10
Total given: $65K
Median grant: $6,000
Range: $5,307–$12K

By dollars: South Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Laurens, SC; Georgetown, SC; Spartanburg, SC.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.