South Carolina Art Grants & Culture Grants: 

Grants starting at $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International individual artists, nonprofit organizations, art production platforms, festivals, and cultural institutions for projects in the contemporary arts. LOIs are due May 5. The Fund supports pr... GrantWatch ID#: 179287

Awards of $200 to USA high school students (in grades nine through twelve) who have demonstrated excellence in writing poetry, fiction, and/or literary nonfiction works. The funding source will also acknowledge excellence in poetry writing with awa... GrantWatch ID#: 181066

Award of $10,000 to a Southern USA artist who has produced a body of work that contributes to a new understanding of art in the South. This award recognizes the highest level of artistic achievement in any media discipline. Artists must reside, wor... GrantWatch ID#: 180101

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for a broad range of programs and projects that aim to promote the welfare of the public. The funding source responds to requests that are deemed most appropriate to promote education, the arts... GrantWatch ID#: 180745

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for innovative projects that foster intercultural understanding and dialogue. This program invites applications from organizations around the world that seek to gro... GrantWatch ID#: 181411

Grants ranging from $300 to $15,000 to USA Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, and museums to transfer items of cultural significance and human remains to Native individuals and organizations. The purpose of this program is to return contr... GrantWatch ID#: 164780

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofits and government agencies in Southern States to support performing artists in career development. Funding is intended for professionals at the early stages of their careers in the performing arts. This new pro... GrantWatch ID#: 176957

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, tribes, and First Nations to build the capacity of communities impacted by mining. The purpose of this program is to ensure that mining activities do not negatively impact the cultura... GrantWatch ID#: 178266

Grants to USA individual artists and writers to carry out projects that will increase the public’s appreciation and understanding of the Antarctic region. Applicants are encouraged to contact the program officer prior to applying. In additional to... GrantWatch ID#: 180942

Grants of up to $12,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for the digitization and interpretation of cultural heritage materials. Applicants are advised to confirm the required registrations by May 4 a... GrantWatch ID#: 181009

Grants to USA, Canada, and International colleges and universities for performances of music works by Kurt Weill and Marc Blitzstein. Funding is provided to support general production expenses for stage works, and to cover musical expenses in regard... GrantWatch ID#: 181056

Grants averaging $7,000 to USA nonprofit organizations working to protect natural resources, strengthen communities and the food system, and enhance public health. Applications are invited from both small and mid-sized organizations for either speci... GrantWatch ID#: 181507

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 to USA small- to medium-sized nonprofit theaters to support specific, extraordinary production expenses for ambitious new plays that would otherwise make them unlikely to be produced. Examples of specific costs... GrantWatch ID#: 181524

Grants starting at $10,000 to Greenville County, South Carolina nonprofit organizations to promote upward economic mobility for low-income residents. LOIs are due June 2. Programs may address factors such as education, housing, employment, health, a... GrantWatch ID#: 177759

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for quality programs in the areas of affordable housing, arts, the environment, and community revitalization. Funding is intended to improve residents' overall health, educational attainment, ... GrantWatch ID#: 181432

Grants to Aiken County, South Carolina nonprofit organizations for projects to advertise, promote, and market opportunities for tourists. Draft reviews are available through May 19. Funding may be used to attract tourists to a range of programs, att... GrantWatch ID#: 181483

Grants of up to $15,000 to Georgia and South Carolina nonprofits and public entities in the Augusta area for programs that address community needs. Grant seeker sessions will be held June 6 and 7, 2017. Program areas include civic affairs, arts and ... GrantWatch ID#: 181288

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs to analyze and interpret humanities resources in digital formats aimed at broad public audiences. Application drafts will be accepted for review through April 2... GrantWatch ID#: 181580

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for research projects involving the preservation and access of humanities resources and collections. Draft applications will be accepted through April 27. Registration is required ... GrantWatch ID#: 153585

Grants of up to $2,500 to Lancaster County, South Carolina nonprofit organizations and governmental and educational institutions for a broad range of programs and projects that benefit area residents. Priority will be given to requests for projects ... GrantWatch ID#: 161999

Grants of up to $40,000 per year to USA and territories government agencies that are responsible for their state’s archives for projects that promote the access to and interpretation of historical records. There is an optional proposal draft deadl... GrantWatch ID#: 180193

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Native American tribes and groups to promote access to the nation’s historical records. Application drafts may be submitted through April 7. Applicants are encouraged to contact... GrantWatch ID#: 180922

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofit institutions to promote the understanding, appreciation, and recognition of historic American art. Programs or projects typically involve and presentation or exploration of new research about Am... GrantWatch ID#: 171512

Grants of up to $1,000 or grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to Darlington County, South Carolina nonprofit organizations and individual artists for arts projects and events. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Consideration w... GrantWatch ID#: 178210

Fellowships of up to $1,430 per month to USA, Canada, and International Jewish college graduates to teach English in Israel. Fellows will work at a school for 10 months and participate in educational and cultural programs. This program is intended f... GrantWatch ID#: 180172

Grants to USA Hispanic-serving institutions of higher education to enhance humanities curricula, including disciplines such as philosophy, history, religion, the integration of the arts, and literature. Drafts will be accepted for review through May... GrantWatch ID#: 144094

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 to USA nonprofits to strengthen and protect Native American cultures, to support underserved communities, to preserve environmental resources, and for media projects that focus on current critical issues. Fundin... GrantWatch ID#: 176851

Matching grants to USA nonprofits and K-12 schools to equip music programs with stringed instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. Funding is intended to give children nationwi... GrantWatch ID#: 178727

Grants of up to $5,000 to Greenwood County, South Carolina nonprofit organizations for a wide range of community benefit activities. Funding is intended for the focus areas of youth, education, and community development. Applicants may apply in the ... GrantWatch ID#: 181314

Grants of up to $500 to USA and Territories K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations for the enrichment of existing music education programs. Priority will be given for the purchase of tickets for students to attend live classical music performances... GrantWatch ID#: 181365

Awards to USA, Canada, and US Virgin Islands middle schools and secondary schools to recognize outstanding literary magazines published in the previous academic year. The intention of this program is to promote the quality of school literary magazin... GrantWatch ID#: 157412

In-kind grants valued at $4,000 to USA and territories nonprofit and government museums to evaluate their operations and prepare for the future. This program can assist museums with the following types of assessments: collections stewardship assessm... GrantWatch ID#: 163856

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 and one significantly larger grant to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that address water-related issues. Smaller grants are intended for STEAM projects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) ... GrantWatch ID#: 171781

Award to a USA historical preservation project in an eligible southern state. This award is intended to honor and highlight a project that restored a historic property, such as a building, structure, or a complex of buildings and structures. The pro... GrantWatch ID#: 181371

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $25,000, and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible states to positively impact the funding source’s communities. Applications are accepted from organizations working in the following are... GrantWatch ID#: 181533

Grants to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and South Carolina nonprofit organizations to improve public access to collections that highlight the unique culture, heritage, and history of eligible communities. Applicants are advised to contact program st... GrantWatch ID#: 178954

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit arts organizations that demonstrate strong artistic vitality in the Lowcountry region. New applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is available for the general operations of arts nonprofits... GrantWatch ID#: 179537

Grants averaging $2,500 and product donations to USA nonprofits for programs that provide music education in schools and local communities. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry by July 31, 2017. Funding is intended to improve access to mus... GrantWatch ID#: 178253

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International individual to support an innovative idea that will catalyze positive global change. The prize winner will receive a large budget and technical support in order to launch their idea. Nominations will be consid... GrantWatch ID#: 180556

Grants ranging from $100 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for programs that provide music education to children and youth throughout the nation. Particular interest is given to organizations that take innovative approaches, oper... GrantWatch ID#: 181377

Grants of up to $3,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and public agencies for public literacy programs and activities, such as festivals, writers series, workshops, writer’s residencies at schools, and conferences. Funding may be reques... GrantWatch ID#: 180270

Grants of up to $3,000 to Greenville County, South Carolina nonprofits and agencies for programs that expand access to the arts for the community, and involve youth, new audiences, and visitors. Funding is available for production and exhibition cos... GrantWatch ID#: 180269

Grants of up to $1,500 to Greenville County, South Carolina individual artists for artistic development projects. Funding may be used to help cover project costs, such as exhibits and publicity or marketing plans. Funding may also be used for worksh... GrantWatch ID#: 180698

Grants to Greenville County, South Carolina individual artists for collaborative arts projects that will advance the development of the artists or ensembles involved. As applicable, priority will be given to projects that allow all residents and vis... GrantWatch ID#: 180699

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for workshops that provide coaching and support for amateur musicians playing chamber music. Funding is available to reduce registration fees for participants, to subsidize coaches’ salaries, ... GrantWatch ID#: 180316

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for state, regional, and national events involving Japanese-language education. Applicants must notify the funding source of their intent to apply. Examples of eligib... GrantWatch ID#: 180655

Awards of $500 to USA and Canada K-12 teachers of Latin, Greek, or classics for excellence in teaching. Nominations will be evaluated on student involvement in the classics program, innovation in classroom activities, and the teacher's professional ... GrantWatch ID#: 181424

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit educational institutions to purchase materials in support of Japanese-language programs. Applicants must notify the funding source of their intent to apply. Funding is intended to be used for teaching material... GrantWatch ID#: 152885

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of education, Judaism, scientific research and development, community outreach, environmental concerns, small business development, and public broadcasting support. Proposals are judged... GrantWatch ID#: 180251

Grants generally ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit performing ensembles for support of their contributions to contemporary concert music. Chamber ensembles (20 performers or less) may apply for general operati... GrantWatch ID#: 180259