Best Saluda County Grants for Nonprofits in South Carolina

Nonprofit, public, educational, and faith-based organizations in Saluda County, South Carolina can seek US $10,000 - US $60,000 for new or expanding projects that boost community livability and attachment. Central Carolina Community Foundation funds challenge grants improving safe housing, jobs, healthcare, recreation, arts, and public spaces, with a required local match and priority for equity-focused efforts.

Nonprofit organizations serving Saluda County, South Carolina can seek funding for education, early childhood development, community development, and access to arts and culture programs. With a mission to build community strengths, Self Foundation also considers health, wellness, and historic preservation projects in Greenwood-area counties; applicants must contact the foundation before submitting a full proposal.

Graduating high school seniors and current undergraduates in Saluda County, South Carolina pursuing two- or four-year degrees can apply for Central Carolina Community Foundation’s renewable Opportunity Scholarship, averaging $2,000. First-generation students with financial need who are active in their community and attending eligible local institutions may benefit.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and eligible schools in Saluda County, South Carolina can seek funding for STEM education, environmental sustainability, or community safety and wellness projects. Grants from Westinghouse help local groups improve STEM literacy, preserve land, air, and water, or enhance overall community safety and quality of life near Westinghouse sites.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities in Saluda County, South Carolina can seek funding for workforce development, climate resiliency, and opportunity and inclusion programs. Focused on community vitality, the Duke Energy Foundation offers up to US $20,000 on a rolling basis for projects serving communities within its Piedmont Natural Gas service area.

Nonprofit organizations with a physical location in Saluda County, South Carolina can seek funding for health, well-being, and education programs, with grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000. Central Carolina Community Foundation administers the Aflac Charitable Fund Competitive Grant, which prioritizes pediatric cancer support and life skills or traditional educational programs serving local communities.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with budgets under $450,000 and a physical location in Saluda County, South Carolina can receive up to US $30,000 in multi-year general operating support for administrative and operational needs. Central Carolina Community Foundation’s grants prioritize smaller, community-rooted nonprofits that have previously received CCCF funding and serve historically underinvested communities.

Nonprofit and charitable organizations in Saluda County, South Carolina can receive up to US $5,000 to strengthen organizational capacity, stability, and governance. With a mission to build stronger nonprofits, Central Carolina Community Foundation provides funding for projects like strategic planning, board development, technology or facilities planning, evaluation, and inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) efforts.

Nonprofit and conservation organizations restoring or enhancing longleaf pine and bottomland hardwood forests in Saluda County, South Carolina can apply for US $250,000 - US $3,000,000 to support on-the-ground habitat projects. With a mission to advance forestry and ecosystem restoration, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation provides substantial funding across the historical longleaf pine range.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving community life in Saluda County, South Carolina can seek up to US $5,000 for education, health, food security, addiction prevention, and other community-focused initiatives. Spinks Family Foundation accepts cash or in-kind small grant requests on a rolling basis, reviewing quarterly with awards made in March, June, September, and December.

Saluda County, South Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving community life through education, food security, health, or substance abuse and mental health programs can access funding through the Spinks Family Foundation. Large grant requests of more than US $10,000 are accepted annually, with applicants expected to demonstrate strong volunteer engagement and local facilities or programs.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and qualified local government entities in Saluda County, South Carolina can apply for Georgia-Pacific Foundation’s community-focused funding to support education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment initiatives. Eligible applicants must be within 30 miles of a Georgia-Pacific manufacturing community and serve communities connected to Georgia-Pacific operations.

Nonprofit organizations planning community events or health and wellness activities in Saluda County, South Carolina can apply for sponsorships and donations from ATI Physical Therapy. With a mission to help those in need, ATI Physical Therapy provides support that extends its quality care and promotes health and wellness in the communities it serves.

Grants from The Duke Energy Foundation help Saluda County, South Carolina nonprofits and public entities run workforce development, climate resiliency, environmental, STEM education, and equity-focused programs; awards up to US $20,000. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities or government/school systems serving Duke Energy communities in specified South Carolina counties, including Saluda.

Lexington Medical Center Foundation Inc

Since 1971, Lexington Health has grown and expanded to meet the needs of our community. The Lexington Health Foundation Remains Committed to Quality Care. Foundation-funded programs aim to enhance patient experiences and touch the various areas of care at Lexington Health — Patient, Employee, and Community Care.

Event and Project Sponsorship

Lexington Medical Center supports local organizations and nonprofits throughout the Midlands.

We support local events and causes that enhance the health and vibrance of our community. You can request sponsorship or other assistance for a project or event based in the South Carolina Midlands community.

Arts-focused nonprofits and local government units in Saluda County, South Carolina can receive up to US $45,000 in unrestricted operating support for ongoing arts programming, including salaries, rent, utilities, and supplies. South Carolina Arts Commission provides two to three years of support, requiring a 1:1 cash match, with priority for Opportunity Initiative Counties including Saluda.

Saluda County, South Carolina nonprofits can access funding through the Nord Family Foundation for programs in arts and culture, civic affairs, education, and health and social services. 501(c)(3) organizations and selected public sector activities may be eligible, with a preference for efforts serving under-resourced people and addressing root causes of social problems.

Focused on youth development, the Lipscomb Family Foundation invites Saluda County, South Carolina 501(c)(3) organizations serving residents under 19 to apply for support. Nonprofits working with youth in the Midlands counties, including Saluda, may receive one grant per year to strengthen positive character, education, creativity, and healthy development.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Saluda County, South Carolina that run technology access and digital literacy programs for families or seniors can seek US $2,500 - US $50,000 to expand existing efforts. Spectrum supports programs in its service areas that bridge the digital divide, partner with low-income or multicultural communities, and can report clear impact metrics.

Grand Rapids Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that connects people, passion and resources. With our partners, the Community Foundation uses the tools of philanthropy to find solutions to pressing issues. We provide grants to support the work of nonprofits, scholarships to local students and other forms of support to communities working to eliminate barriers to opportunity, prosperity and belonging.

Scholarships

Each year Grand Rapids Community Foundation supports hundreds of students on their college or career training journeys. We are excited to remove barriers to academic success so that students like you can pursue what you're passionate about.

Hackett Family Scholarship

Open to students of color who identify as female, are graduates of any Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grandville, Godfrey Lee, Godwin, Kelloggsville, East Kentwood, or Wyoming high schools, with a minimum 2.0 GPA and who will enroll full time.

Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors. Applications are accepted from mid-November until mid-March. Scholarship award recipients will be announced at the high school awards ceremony.

Adam Liepinis Memorial Scholarship

Established by the family of the late Adam Liepinis to provide tuition assistance to a graduating senior from Susquehanna or Wyoming counties, who will attend a post-secondary degree program with priority given to a student majoring in welding or automotive technology.

Grand Rapids Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that connects people, passion and resources. With our partners, the Community Foundation uses the tools of philanthropy to find solutions to pressing issues. We provide grants to support the work of nonprofits, scholarships to local students and other forms of support to communities working to eliminate barriers to opportunity, prosperity and belonging.

Scholarships

Each year Grand Rapids Community Foundation supports hundreds of students on their college or career training journeys. We are excited to remove barriers to academic success so that students like you can pursue what you're passionate about.

Harry and Lucille Brown Scholarship

Open to students who are residents of Kent County. Preference to Challenge Scholar students through 2032.

Grand Rapids Community Foundation

The Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that connects people, passion and resources. With our partners, the Community Foundation uses the tools of philanthropy to find solutions to pressing issues. We provide grants to support the work of nonprofits, scholarships to local students and other forms of support to communities working to eliminate barriers to opportunity, prosperity and belonging.

Scholarships

Each year Grand Rapids Community Foundation supports hundreds of students on their college or career training journeys. We are excited to remove barriers to academic success so that students like you can pursue what you're passionate about.

Jack Family Scholarship

Open to students who are residents of Kent County. Preference to Challenge Scholar students through 2032.

TryMarine Grant

The Reservoir Fish Habitat Partnership (RFHP) is seeking candidate pilot sites for evaluating two water quality treatment technologies—TryMarine and Oase Water Technology—in small urban fishing lakes (1–3 acres).

Urban fishing lakes are important community resources, providing accessible angling opportunities and supporting local outdoor recreation. Many of these lakes experience nutrient‑driven water quality impairments such as algal blooms, low dissolved oxygen, and reduced water clarity. These issues degrade fish habitat and diminish angler satisfaction.

This pilot initiative aims to identify lakes where these technologies can be tested to determine their effectiveness, feasibility, and potential for broader application across the RFHP network.

Objectives

Water Quality & Habitat Objectives

• Reduce nutrient concentrations (total phosphorus, total nitrogen).
• Improve water clarity and reduce turbidity.
• Reduce harmful algal blooms (HABs).
• Increase dissolved oxygen stability to support sportfish populations.
• Improve habitat conditions for stocked and naturally occurring fish species.
• Reduce internal nutrient loading from sediments.

RFHP Program Objectives

• Demonstrate scalable tools for improving fish habitat in small urban lakes.
• Support community‑based fisheries enhancement.
• Provide case studies and data for future RFHP guidance.
• Strengthen partnerships among agencies, municipalities, NGOs, and angling groups.

Generally the Community Foundation's scholarships are awarded to applicants who have high financial need. Applicants with household income exceeding $100,000 are less likely to be awarded, but applying will allow you to be considered for targeted scholarships.

Walter C. Winchester Scholarship

Open to undergraduate students who are graduates of a Grand Rapids Public High School with a minimum 3.3 GPA.

Generally the Community Foundation's scholarships are awarded to applicants who have high financial need. Applicants with household income exceeding $100,000 are less likely to be awarded, but applying will allow you to be considered for targeted scholarships.

Virginia Valk Fehsenfeld Scholarship

Open to full time undergraduate students who are Kent County residents studying education, dietetics, nutrition, or human services and have a minimum 3.4 GPA.

Generally the Community Foundation's scholarships are awarded to applicants who have high financial need. Applicants with household income exceeding $100,000 are less likely to be awarded, but applying will allow you to be considered for targeted scholarships.

Stephen Lankester Scholarship

Open to students who are residents of Kent County.