Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in South Carolina
South Carolina cultural nonprofits with U.S.-focused programs in the arts and sciences can access funding through the Hearst Foundation for program, capital, and limited general or endowment support. Eligible 501(c)(3) institutions include arts schools, museums, ballets, operas, symphonies, theaters, and arts education or STEAM initiatives, with awards typically more than US $100,000 and a preference for large, established organizations.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Human Services Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services can seek support for programs serving marginalized communities in South Carolina and other countries worldwide. Semnani Family Foundation provides global nonprofits with funding for healthcare access, disaster relief, child welfare, women and girls’ services, and related human and social services initiatives.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for South Carolina Nonprofits
With a mission to support charitable, scientific, medical, and educational work, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides South Carolina 501(c)(3) organizations with funding for programs carried out in the U.S. Eligible nonprofits must be tax-exempt under federal law, and where applicable, California law, and demonstrate broad, meaningful impact on their communities.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in South Carolina working on economic mobility, basic needs, housing, workforce development, or community development may be eligible for sponsorship support. Bank of America Foundation also considers arts and culture, environmental, sports, and diversity and inclusion initiatives that strengthen low- and moderate-income communities through its regional U.S. sponsorships.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Truist Foundation Support for Workforce Programs
Applications due Aug 7, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running workforce development and career navigation programs for adult workers in South Carolina and other Truist footprint states can apply for Truist Foundation’s Inspire Awards, with grants ranging from US $10,000 - US $250,000. Funding supports training, upskilling, AI literacy, and wraparound services that build career pathways to economic mobility.
Truist Foundation Inc
Brown Family Foundation Grants for South Carolina Nonprofits
Letter of inquiry due Aug 10, 2026
With a mission to create positive change, Brown Family Foundation provides South Carolina small nonprofits with US $5,000 - US $50,000 for humanitarian, educational, health, and spiritual programs. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations and local or state government units in the Carolinas, including those serving humanitarian needs abroad, can request project or limited operating support.
Brown Family Foundation
Alliance for Full Acceptance Support for LGBTQ+ Youth
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored groups supporting LGBTQ+ youth programs in South Carolina can apply for $500 to $4,000 for programming, organizational support, and capacity building. Focused on long-term social change and emotional health, Alliance for Full Acceptance funds efforts like GSAs, trainings, speakers, resources, and collaborative community projects.
Alliance for Full Acceptance
Accessibility Arts 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 supports costs like accessible materials, assistive services, staff training, and modest facility enhancements, with priority for new applicants, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disability-led, and rural organizations.
South Arts, Inc.
Yawkey Foundation Arts and Culture Grants
Pre proposal due Sep 18, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits offering arts and culture programming in Georgetown County, South Carolina can apply for Yawkey Foundation Program and Small Capital Grants, with awards up to US $100,000 for discrete, timebound program or equipment needs. Organizations must provide direct services within the foundation’s arts and culture focus and complete an online eligibility quiz and initial proposal.
Yawkey Foundation
Yawkey Foundation Grants for South Carolina Health
Pre proposal due Sep 18, 2026
Health-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Georgetown County, South Carolina can seek Yawkey Foundation Program and Small Capital Grants for timebound projects, small capital needs, or equipment. Focused on health care access, children’s mental health, and reducing health disparities, these highly competitive awards of up to US $100,000 support direct services for underserved communities.
Yawkey Foundation
Storytelling Funding for Nonprofits from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in South Carolina working in preservation, education, or wellness can receive more than US $50,000 to tell powerful impact stories through this storytelling grant. Focused on narrative and communications projects, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation invites eligible groups to showcase their work in areas like conservation, early education, mental health, and community wellbeing.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
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, environmental initiatives, and community enrichment near GP manufacturing communities. Eligible organizations must be within 30 miles of a GP facility and serve the surrounding community.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
South Arts Grants for South Carolina Publishers
Applications due Dec 4, 2026
Independent nonprofit publishers, small presses, and other literary arts organizations in South Carolina can receive project support for contemporary writing and publishing initiatives. South Arts supports writing and literature in the Southern region by funding creative work creation, literary publishing projects, and community engagement activities such as reading series, festivals, and podcasts, with awards up to US $5,000.
South Arts, Inc.
South Carolina Literary Funding via South Arts
Applications due Dec 4, 2026
South Carolina writers and literary-focused nonprofits can seek project funding for contemporary writing, community engagement, and professional development. Focused on writing and literature, South Arts invites eligible applicants in the South Arts region to propose creation, research, public programs, or career-building opportunities, with awards up to US $5,000 depending on project type.
South Arts, Inc.
Yawkey Foundation Youth Athletics Grants in South Carolina
Letter of inquiry due Jan 23, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing youth baseball or softball programs in South Carolina can seek up to US $100,000 for timebound program or small capital needs like equipment or facility improvements. Yawkey Foundation provides South Carolina youth and amateur athletics groups with highly competitive support that must align with its mission and established areas of giving.
Yawkey Foundation
US $250,000 - US $1,000,000
Strategic Growth Funding for Nonprofits from Yawkey Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 23, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations planning strategic growth initiatives in South Carolina or Eastern Massachusetts can apply for Yawkey Foundation’s Strategic Investment Grants, awarding US $250,000 - US $1,000,000 for regional expansion, collaborations, or mergers. Eligible groups work in health care, education, human services, youth athletics, arts and culture, or conservation and wildlife and provide direct services.
Yawkey Foundation
Dr Scholl Foundation Grants for South Carolina Nonprofits
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help South Carolina nonprofits fund education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, and environmental projects, typically awarding US $5,000 - US $25,000. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations with at least three years of financial activity, seeking one year of project-focused support rather than general operating funds.
Dr Scholl Foundation
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 apply for support from Coastal Community Foundation in South Carolina. Funding may cover pollution action, research, data collection, education, litigation, or storytelling on plastics, bacteria, contaminants, erosion, climate resilience, and coastal flooding in the Charleston Harbor area.
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina
South Carolina Arts Commission Arts Funding via South Carolina
Applications due Feb 28, 2027
Nonprofit arts organizations, individual artists, and government units in South Carolina can receive up to US $2,500 for arts projects, capacity building, equipment, and professional development. South Carolina Arts Commission supports arts and art education in South Carolina, with priority for projects in designated Opportunity Initiative Counties and required cash/in-kind matches.
South Carolina Arts Commission
South Carolina Wildlife Funding via Yawkey Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Mar 20, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations focused on environmental conservation and wildlife management in South Carolina can seek up to US $100,000 for timebound program or small capital needs, such as equipment or discrete projects. With a mission to invest in impactful nonprofits, Yawkey Foundation prioritizes direct services in Georgetown County and other designated geographic areas.
Yawkey Foundation
Education Access Funding from Yawkey Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Mar 20, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations focused on educational access and college success can seek up to US $100,000 for discrete program or small capital needs in Georgetown County, South Carolina. Focused on higher education access, Yawkey Foundation invites nonprofits serving degree-aspiring young adults from under-resourced communities to apply for competitive, timebound project or equipment support.
Yawkey Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for South Carolina Nonprofits
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Grants from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation help South Carolina nonprofits fund programs improving quality of life for underserved people, including hunger, homelessness, health care access, and disaster relief. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations near O’Reilly Auto Parts locations may request project, general operating, or capital support if they serve local communities and meet the foundation’s nondiscrimination requirements.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Festival Arts Funding for Nonprofits from South Carolina Arts Commission
Applications due Apr 24, 2027
South Carolina nonprofits and government units planning arts-focused festivals can apply for up to US $7,500 in reimbursement funding from the South Carolina Arts Commission. South Carolina organizations can use these matching funds for artist fees, arts programming, production costs, marketing, and accessibility, with priority for underserved communities and Opportunity Initiative Counties.
South Carolina Arts Commission
BECU Foundation Community Impact Grants in South Carolina
Letter of inquiry due Apr 24, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations creating community impact in South Carolina can receive up to US $50,000 for work in areas like education, basic needs, health, environment, arts, economic opportunity, and community strengthening. BECU Foundation provides flexible project or program support, with nonprofits nominated by BECU members through the People Helping People Awards.
BECU Foundation
Coastal Community Foundation Grants for South Carolina Nonprofits
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Focused on general operating and program support, Coastal Community Foundation invites South Carolina nonprofits serving Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper counties to apply for The Beaufort Fund, with awards up to US $25,000. 501(c)(3) organizations of different sizes can choose Genesis, Operational, or First-Time grant categories to match their budget and history.
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina
USDA Rural Development Support for South Carolina
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Rural public entities and nonprofit organizations in South Carolina can use these grants to provide technical assistance, training, and infrastructure support for small rural businesses. With a mission to strengthen rural economies, USDA Rural Development provides funding from US $10,000 - US $500,000 for projects like business counseling, revolving loan funds, incubators, and community or technology-based economic development.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Yawkey Foundation Support for South Carolina Human Services
Letter of inquiry due Jun 19, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing basic human needs and human services in Georgetown County, South Carolina can access funding through the Yawkey Foundation for program and small capital projects, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants support discrete, timebound needs such as specific projects or equipment that advance an organization’s core mission.
Yawkey Foundation