Community Impact Funding for Nonprofits from Triangle Community Foundation
South Carolina nonprofits seeking support for education, youth enrichment, workforce development, or community well-being can access funding through Triangle Community Foundation’s Clancy & Theys 1949 Fund. Organizations in regions where Clancy & Theys operates may receive up to US $10,000 for programs that deliver measurable, lasting community impact, including access to healthcare, housing, and essential social services.
Triangle Community Foundation
Operating Support for Carolinas Nonprofits via Levine Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities in South Carolina and North Carolina can seek operating and program support for education, healthcare, human services, and Jewish values work. With a mission to build self-sufficiency and permanent change, the Leon Levine Foundation backs organizations serving Carolinians that have at least $500,000 in contributed, non-government revenue.
Leon Levine Foundation
South Arts Grants for South Carolina Arts
With a mission to advance Southern vitality through the arts, South Arts provides South Carolina arts nonprofits and public arts agencies with up to US $1,000 for professional development. Funding supports conferences, workshops, and staff-wide training, including travel, registration, and consultant fees, for small arts organizations with budgets of $500,000 or less.
South Arts, Inc.
South Carolina Community Programs Funding via Perdue Foundation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
South Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community-benefit programs in areas like education, hunger relief, health, environment, agriculture, or public safety can apply for grants up to US $1,000. Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation requires a Perdue associate endorsement and considers requests from communities near its major facilities.
Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
South Carolina Systems Change Funding via Sisters of Charity Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 4, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in South Carolina working on systems change for economic mobility or housing security can apply for Sisters of Charity Foundation’s Systems Change Grants, awarding US $15,000 - US $20,000 for one-year projects. Funding may cover general operating, program, or capacity-building costs, with potential renewal and encouragement for grassroots and persistent-poverty-county applicants.
Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
Truist Foundation Support for Workforce Programs
Applications due Aug 7, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing workforce development and career navigation services for adult workers in South Carolina and other Truist footprint states can apply for Inspire Awards funding from Truist Foundation. Grants of US $10,000 - US $250,000 support innovative training, AI readiness, and wraparound services that build career pathways and economic mobility.
Truist Foundation Inc
Brown Family Foundation Grants for South Carolina Nonprofits
Letter of inquiry due Aug 10, 2026
With a mission to support small organizations meeting physical, educational, and spiritual needs, Brown Family Foundation provides South Carolina nonprofits with project and operating support. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations and local or state government units in the Carolinas can request US $5,000 - US $50,000 for humanitarian, education, health, and related community programs.
Brown Family Foundation
Community Programs Funding from Community Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 14, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and charitable organizations serving Aiken and Edgefield counties in South Carolina can access funding through Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area for community programs. Grants support arts, education and youth enrichment, health and environmental initiatives, and services for people in need, with awards up to US $15,000.
Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area
Accessibility Improvements Funding from South Arts
Applications due Sep 4, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organizations and eligible public or tribal entities in South Carolina can receive US $500 - US $2,500 to make arts programs more accessible for people with disabilities. South Arts funds program and minor facility enhancements such as accessible materials, assistive services, training, audits, and signage, with priority for new, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disability-led, and rural organizations.
South Arts, Inc.
Baltimore Life Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Sep 12, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in South Carolina seeking project support for family services, community safety, or neighborhood enhancement can apply for Baltimore Life Foundation’s community grants. With a mission to strengthen local communities, the foundation provides up to US $500 for specific, volunteer-driven programs such as child safety education, clean-up campaigns, and neighborhood watch activities.
Baltimore Life Foundation
Food Lion Feeds Grants for South Carolina Hunger Relief
Applications due Sep 17, 2026
With a mission to fight hunger, Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation provides South Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits with grants to purchase food for local hunger-relief efforts. Organizations serving communities within 20 miles of a Food Lion store may apply during bi-annual cycles, including a special Summers Without Hunger application window.
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Inc.
South Carolina Human Services Funding via Berkeley Hall
Applications due Sep 26, 2026
Nonprofit organizations addressing basic human needs and community development in South Carolina, particularly the greater Bluffton area, can seek operating and program support through the Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation. Focused on vulnerable residents in Beaufort County, this funder invites local charities to apply through a rigorous grant application and evaluation process.
The Berkeley Hall Charitable
Community Foundation Support for South Carolina Women
Applications due Oct 3, 2026
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public entities in South Carolina’s Aiken and Edgefield counties can apply for Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area’s Women in Philanthropy Grant to support projects for women and children in arts, education, or health and social well-being. Funding may help nonprofits cover program-related operating needs.
Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area
Program Support Grants for Nonprofits from Honda
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and schools running community services programs in South Carolina and other eligible states can seek programmatic support funding; awards back high-impact initiatives rather than capital needs. Grants from American Honda Foundation (AHF) and Honda corporate support 501(c)(3) organizations or schools serving communities where Honda has major U.S. operations.
American Honda Foundation (AHF)
American Honda Motor Education Grants in South Carolina
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
South Carolina nonprofits and schools offering manufacturing-focused workforce education can seek US $25,000 - US $100,000 to strengthen talent pipelines in design, data analytics, AI, and automation. Focused on workforce preparation, American Honda Motor invites programs that train for manufacturing roles and build technical skills benefiting communities where Honda associates live and work.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
American Honda Motor Grants for South Carolina Environment
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
South Carolina environmental nonprofits and schools can access funding through American Honda Motor for programs advancing decarbonization, clean energy, and efficient use of natural resources. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations and public or private schools serving Honda communities in select states may request US $25,000 - US $100,000 for programmatic support and related community initiatives.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
South Carolina Mobility Programs Funding via Honda USA Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and schools supporting disability mobility programs in South Carolina can apply for Honda USA Foundation’s Mobility Pillar Award, with grants of US $25,000 - US $100,000. Grants from Honda USA Foundation help fund therapeutic or adaptive programs, comprehensive care, and mobility modifications, accommodations, and assistive technology in eligible communities.
Honda USA Foundation
South Carolina Cultural Projects Funding via Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
South Carolina 501(c)(3) organizations advancing educational, literary, artistic, scientific, historical, musical, or cultural enrichment projects in the Augusta-area counties may be eligible for project support. Local nonprofits in Aiken and Edgefield counties can access funding through Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area’s Porter Fleming Foundation for new or innovative initiatives beyond regular operating budgets.
Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area
Coastal Community Foundation Water Quality Grants
Applications due Feb 3, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties working on water quality and pollution issues can access funding through the Healthy Harbors Fund in South Carolina. Coastal Community Foundation supports projects such as pollution action, research, data collection, education, litigation, and storytelling on plastics, bacteria, erosion, climate resilience, and coastal flooding.
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina
The Nature Conservancy Land Protection Grants in South Carolina
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
The Nature Conservancy provides South Carolina conservation and community organizations, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and agencies with funding for fee and easement land acquisition projects in the Appalachians. Eligible 501(c)(3)s and public entities based in South Carolina can receive up to US $100,000 for project capital, development, stewardship, community engagement, and related operational costs tied to land protection.
The Nature Conservancy
South Carolina Arts Commission Grants for South Carolina Art Festivals
Applications due Apr 24, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and government units in South Carolina planning public arts festivals can seek up to US $7,500 to support arts programming and related costs. Focused on arts and cultural access, the South Carolina Arts Commission invites South Carolina festivals to fund artist fees, production expenses, marketing, accessibility services, and other eligible operating needs, with priority for underserved communities.
South Carolina Arts Commission
BECU Foundation Community Grants in South Carolina
Letter of inquiry due Apr 24, 2027
Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status providing community-focused services in South Carolina can receive operating and program support through the People Helping People Awards, with grants up to US $50,000. BECU Foundation funds work in areas like education, basic needs, health, environment, economic opportunity, arts, and community strengthening, via member nominations.
BECU Foundation
Southern Partners Fund Support for Rural Organizing
Applications due May 6, 2027
Rural, community-based 501(c)(3) organizations using grassroots organizing strategies in South Carolina can seek general operating or project support through the Hubert E. Sapp Regular Grant Cycle. Southern Partners Fund backs small-budget groups advancing social, economic, and environmental justice, including work in housing, education, health, youth leadership, voting rights, and criminal justice reform.
Southern Partners Fund
US $100,000 - US $150,000
South Carolina Childhood Trauma Funding via AmeriHealth Caritas Foundation
Letter of inquiry due May 13, 2027
South Carolina nonprofits addressing adverse childhood experiences and related health impacts can access funding through AmeriHealth Caritas Foundation, with awards of US $100,000 - US $150,000 for one-year, project-specific work. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations must serve communities with many Medicaid enrollees and focus on healing behaviors, health care access, and empowering families.
Amerihealth Caritas Foundation
Community Operating Funding from Coastal Community Foundation
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Nonprofit organizations providing any type of community services or development and serving Dorchester County residents in South Carolina can apply for Coastal Community Foundation’s Dorchester County Fund, with awards up to US $5,000 for general operating support. This fund is intended to improve overall quality of life for county residents.
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina
Coastal Community Foundation Community Grants in South Carolina
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Nonprofit organizations providing community services or development programs for Berkeley County residents can receive operating or project support through the Giving Back to Berkeley County Fund in South Carolina. Coastal Community Foundation offers grants up to US $10,000 to improve quality of life, with general operating support explicitly allowed and encouraged.
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina
Coastal Community Foundation Grants for South Carolina Nonprofits
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper counties can request up to US $25,000 for programmatic or general operating support. Focused on flexible operating and program funding, Coastal Community Foundation offers Genesis, Operational, and First-Time Beaufort Fund grants tailored to small, large, and new applicants in South Carolina’s Southern Lowcountry.
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina