Auto Club Group Foundation Grants for Safety
South Carolina nonprofits, schools, and public agencies working on traffic safety, driver education, or K–12 financial literacy can access funding through the Auto Club Group Foundation, with awards of US $5,000 - US $15,000. Eligible organizations may use grants for programs, scholarships, or passive speed enforcement equipment such as speed display signs.
The Auto Club Group Foundation
Costco Foundation Youth Services Grants in South Carolina
Nonprofit organizations in South Carolina that are 501(c)(3)s and run programs for children, education, or health and human services may be eligible for monetary support. Grants from Costco Foundation help literacy and youth-focused groups address community needs with evidence-based, collaborative programs that demonstrate measurable outcomes and have a broad base of financial support.
Costco Foundation
Youth Development Grants for Nonprofits from DanPaul Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits worldwide serving youth’s health, education, development, or welfare can apply for DanPaul Foundation grants of up to US $15,000 to support direct-service programs. South Carolina organizations with literacy, early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness, or poverty-focused initiatives that enrich and educate children and youth may be eligible.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Literacy
Early-stage nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations tackling social or environmental challenges, including literacy and education, in South Carolina and globally can apply for up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. Grants support scalable, impact-first solutions with demonstrated early results, offering multi-year capital plus intensive capacity-building and connections to a broader social impact community.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Education and Empowerment Funding from Cisco
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for education, economic empowerment, crisis response, or climate resilience, including those serving South Carolina, can seek up to US $100,000 for innovative, early-stage solutions. Cisco Systems Foundation prioritizes projects serving mostly economically underserved communities and requires a brief LOI before inviting a full application.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Education and Safety Grants for Nonprofits from State Farm
South Carolina literacy and education nonprofits can access funding through State Farm Companies Foundation for K–12 academic performance, STEM, and college and career readiness initiatives, as well as community safety and development efforts. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations, educational institutions, government programs, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies working within the U.S.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Arts Grants in South Carolina
South Carolina arts and cultural nonprofits offering substantial arts or science programming can access funding through the William Randolph Hearst Foundation for program, capital, and limited general or endowment support. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with audited expenses of at least $2 million, strong impact, and broad reach may be eligible, including those integrating arts or STEAM elements that complement literacy efforts.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
South Carolina Community Health Funding via Labcorp
Nonprofit organizations working on health, education, or community programs in South Carolina can access funding through the Labcorp Charitable Foundation. This U.S.-based 501(c)(3) funder supports food pantries, healthcare and patient services for underserved populations, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle initiatives, which may benefit nonprofits incorporating literacy into broader community or education efforts.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Education Grants
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and other eligible organizations in South Carolina working on education or youth programs can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants; awards are more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Programs must serve urban low-income children or youth in education, health, or family economic stability.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community Programs Funding for Charities from Roche
Charitable organizations running humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or arts programs in South Carolina and worldwide may be eligible for Roche Corporate Donations and Philanthropy support. Focused on impactful, sustainable projects, Roche invites accredited charities to propose innovative initiatives, including those with literacy or youth education components, that can leverage Roche’s expertise, logistics, and employee engagement.
La Roche, Inc.
Global Health and Literacy Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, literacy, and disaster relief can seek support for marginalized communities worldwide, including South Carolina. Semnani Family Foundation provides flexible funding for programs such as healthcare access, child welfare, women and girls’ services, and literacy initiatives that prioritize society’s most vulnerable populations.
Semnani Family Foundation
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in South Carolina seeking support for community-focused programs can apply for sponsorship funding that advances economic mobility and social progress. Bank of America Charitable Foundation backs initiatives such as basic needs, workforce development, community development, arts and culture, environmental projects, and diversity and inclusion, which may include literacy-related efforts within these areas.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Truist Foundation Support for Workforce Programs
Applications due Aug 7, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing adult workforce development, career navigation, and related training programs can apply for US $10,000 - US $250,000 to support workers in the age of AI. Truist Foundation provides U.S.-headquartered nonprofits, including those serving South Carolina, with funding for upskilling, AI literacy, wraparound services, and career pathway initiatives within its operating footprint.
Truist Foundation Inc
Literacy and Education Funding from Community Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 14, 2026
South Carolina literacy and education nonprofits serving Aiken and Edgefield counties can access funding through Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area for programs like tutoring, GED and literacy classes, and youth enrichment. Eligible 501(c)(3)s and public entities may also apply for related arts, health, or human services projects, with awards up to US $15,000.
Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area
Storytelling Funding for Nonprofits from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits working in preservation, education, or wellness, including literacy-related programs in South Carolina, can apply for the Storytelling Grant, with awards of more than US $50,000 to share their impact. Focused on communication and outreach, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports compelling storytelling about meaningful community change.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
South Carolina Education Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
South Carolina 501(c)(3) organizations with education or youth programs can access funding through Robinson Foundation for single-year projects that tangibly serve children, families, or communities in need. Eligible nonprofits must have operated for more than three years and serve the Southern region, with priorities including poverty relief, disaster aid, medical assistance, and related humanitarian services.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Community Services Grants in South Carolina
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting community services in South Carolina can seek philanthropic grants or event sponsorships to advance their service and fundraising goals. With a mission to help communities where employees live and work, Insperity provides eligible charities with financial, volunteer, or in-kind support when they meet its employee engagement or client relationship criteria.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Support for Nonprofits
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in South Carolina may be eligible for this flexible funding. Focused on broad social and environmental change, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation invites nonprofits, including those with literacy-related initiatives that intersect these areas, to apply.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
South Carolina Community Programs Funding via Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and qualified local government entities in South Carolina can apply for Georgia-Pacific Foundation’s support to advance education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental programs. Eligible applicants must be within 30 miles of a Georgia-Pacific manufacturing community, which may include literacy initiatives that strengthen local communities.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Youth Opportunity Funding for Nonprofits from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting basic needs or at-risk youth enrichment and workforce readiness may be eligible for funding in South Carolina and other U.S. communities. The Tjx Foundation supports programs near its stores and facilities that help vulnerable children and families build better futures, which can include literacy-related enrichment outside of school.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Community Services
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries seeking support for environmental or human services programs in South Carolina and beyond can apply for unrestricted grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000. With a mission to support environmental and human services work, Lawrence Foundation provides program or operating funds that may benefit literacy-related initiatives within these broader areas.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for South Carolina Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides South Carolina nonprofits with grants supporting community programs such as education, cultural institutions, youth services, and skills training. IRS-qualified U.S. organizations, including those offering literacy or related educational services, can request US $1,000 - US $20,000, with two funding rounds annually and decisions communicated by email and mail.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Support for Community Vitality
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Focused on community development and basic needs, Ameriprise Financial invites South Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply for grants supporting hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and community vitality initiatives. Organizations working in economic development, financial literacy, arts education, or community revitalization may be eligible, especially where Ameriprise volunteers are actively engaged.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Grants for South Carolina Education
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
South Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking project support in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural programs, or environmental work can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help organizations, including those with literacy-focused programming, request one year of funding through an annual October–March application cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for South Carolina Literacy
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in South Carolina working on literacy, workforce readiness, or related community services can seek project, operating, or capital support that improves quality of life. Grants from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation help U.S.-based community-benefit groups address literacy, economic stability and mobility, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief in areas where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
South Carolina literacy and youth-serving nonprofits can access funding through Chick Fil A Foundation to support underserved young people through education, leadership development, and related community programs. 501(c)(3) organizations may apply for US $30,000 - US $350,000 to advance academic success, youth development, and complementary services like housing, food security, and environmental education.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc