145 South Carolina Community Economic Development Grants

145 Community and Economic Development Grants for South Carolina

Discover grants that support community and economic development initiatives. Funding is available for neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, capacity-building, beautification efforts, and development projects and programs that stimulate local economies and enhance overall well-being.

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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote and Advance American Indian Culture and Self-Sufficiency

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 174514
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Basic Human Needs, Community Development, and ...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achie...

GrantWatch ID#: 179283
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Community Arts Proj...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas to increase access to the arts for the local community and involve new audiences and visitors. Funding is intended to support production and exhibition costs...

GrantWatch ID#: 180269
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Food and Agricultural Businesses to Participate...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a food and agricultural business competition to benefit eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive monetary support, business development support, training, and mentorship. As a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204255
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Opportunity for USA Qualifying Early-Stage Companies to Join a Business Development Program

Deadline: 05/17/26

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies of eligible types to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide participants with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to i...

GrantWatch ID#: 211717
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Grants to USA Tribes to Plan and Implement Volunteer Programs to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to USA Tribes to plan and implement programs that employ volunteer staff to address critical community needs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for services that support veterans and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205214
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503
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Contest for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Address...

Deadline: 05/21/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals to participate in a contest to address environmental and social concerns. The purpose of the challenge is to find solutions related to the UN Sustainable Develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 228080

Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, and Utilities to Improve Natural Gas Infrastructure

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, and utilities that operate a natural gas distribution system to repair or replace inadequate infrastructure. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 214834

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Develop Sustainable Uses for Wood Products

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to develop sustainable uses for specific wood products. Funding is intended to find new uses for wood industry byproducts that are no longer being efficiently utilized. Projects should also focus on market development...

GrantWatch ID#: 228227

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Tribes for Training and Employment Services for Tribal Individuals

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and tribes for training and employment services for tribal individuals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for economic development through improved skill...

GrantWatch ID#: 228681

Grants to USA Small Businesses to Promote Diversity and Business Development

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses to advance diversity and promote business development. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a complete proposal. Awardees will receive funding in addition to fully subsidized access to acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 208364

Grants to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in El...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in regions served by the funding source. Funding is for programs that address the following focus areas: financial wellness, workforce education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 158117

Grants to USA Organizations for Projects in the Areas of Community, Environment, and Populat...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local qualit...

GrantWatch ID#: 163910

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Community Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for health, education, and economic development projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that will strengthen the community through increased access to healthcare, workforce pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 222431

Grants and In-Kind Resources to USA Black-Owned Businesses to Foster Business Development

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of $50,000 and in-kind resources to USA Black-owned businesses to foster business development. Priority will be given to new businesses that have been in operation for less than five years. In addition to the monetary award, successful businesses will recei...

GrantWatch ID#: 203714

Opportunity for USA Women Entrepreneurs to Pitch Innovative Projects

Deadline: 06/01/26

Opportunity for USA women entrepreneurs to pitch innovative projects and products that impact communities. The purpose of the competition is to encourage and support entrepreneurs who are addressing real-world problems, pushing boundaries, and redefining innovatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 221045

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits to Address Poverty

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations to serve communities experiencing poverty. Funding is intended to support projects and events, outreach, training, workshops, celebrations, and other activities that address poverty. Activities shoul...

GrantWatch ID#: 227255

Grants to USA Cities to Implement Programs with a Strong Resident Engagement Aspect

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA cities to implement programs with a strong resident engagement aspect. Funding is intended to manage neighborhood projects and improvements that address local needs and that are initiated by local residents. Grantees will also receive training and pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228444

Grants to USA Minority Businesses and Entrepreneurs for Business Growth and Expansion

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA minority-owned early-stage businesses and minority entrepreneurs for business growth and expansion. Funding is intended for seed funding to pursue growth opportunities, cover essential expenses, and gain stability during challenging t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228639

Opportunity for USA Individuals in Multiple States to Join a Leadership Training Fellowship

Deadline: 06/01/26

Opportunity for USA individuals in multiple states to join a leadership training focused on economic development in eligible regions. Eligible applicants have a demonstrated interest in economic and community development. Awardees will participate in a training co...

GrantWatch ID#: 228699

Grants to USA Youth Nonprofits, School Programs, and Faith-Based Organizations to Commemorate ...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA community-based youth organizations, youth-serving nonprofit organizations, before and after school programs, and faith-based organizations for youth-led projects to commemorate September 11. Eligible activities include service activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228810

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Preserve and Protect Natur...

Deadline: 06/04/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and educational institutions in multiple states for projects to restore and protect natural resources. Funding is intended to support community outreach, environmental education, and ecol...

GrantWatch ID#: 167420

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses to Improve Access to Local Food Products

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and agricultural businesses and associations for projects to improve access to local food products and benefit producers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may tak...

GrantWatch ID#: 171588

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Develop and Promote Local Agriculture

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit corporations, agricultural businesses and cooperatives, local government agencies, Tribal governments, and food councils to develop local agricultural industries and food systems. Applicants are advised that required registr...

GrantWatch ID#: 180493

Opportunity for USA and Canada Health-Related Startup Companies to Participate in a Business D...

Deadline: 06/05/26

Opportunity for USA and Canada health-related startup companies to participate in a business development program in Alabama. The opportunity is intended to connect innovative health tech startups with the capital, mentoring, and connections they need to build and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198973
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Tourism Marketing Expenses

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for tourism marketing expenses. Funding is intended for out-of-state marketing expenses such as paid advertisements, public relations, and search engine optimization. The purpose of this grant program is to generate...

GrantWatch ID#: 228677

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits to Reduce Poverty

Deadline: 06/07/26

Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for ventures that enhance the distribution of poverty interventions in developing countries. Prize winners will be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160904

Grants to USA State Governments to Expand Markets for Specialty Crops

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to USA state and territory governments to expand market opportunities for agricultural products such as dried fruit, fruits and vegetables, nursery crops, horticulture, and tree nuts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...

GrantWatch ID#: 181650

Grants to USA Local, State, and Tribal Governments for Projects to Increase Transportation Saf...

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to USA and territories local, state, and Tribal governments for projects to increase transportation safety. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for planning and infrastructure projects f...

GrantWatch ID#: 204452

Grants to USA Land-Grant Colleges and Universities for Courses Tailored to Tribal Communities

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to USA Land-grant colleges and universities for courses tailored to Tribal communities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to ensure Tribe members have access to education ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228767

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits to Promote Tourism in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for projects that promote tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that encourage overnight stays in unincorporated areas and/or highlight local cultural and historic venues, recreational faci...

GrantWatch ID#: 179834

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, Corporations, and Individuals to Improve the Alfalfa...

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to USA federal agencies, IHEs, research institutions, organizations, national laboratories, private corporations and foundations, groups, and individuals for projects that improve the alfalfa industry. Applicants must complete required registrations and con...

GrantWatch ID#: 202964

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Business Development in Coal Mining Communities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and local and tribal government agencies in multiple states for business and entrepreneurship initiatives that benefit communities impacted by coal mine and plant closures. Funding will support projects to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225873

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Workforce Development in Coal Mining Communities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and local and tribal government agencies in multiple states for workforce development initiatives that benefit communities impacted by coal mine and plant closures. Funding is intended for job training init...

GrantWatch ID#: 229192

Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, and IHEs for Community Garden Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and faith-based groups to create community gardens in vacant lots. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses, supplies, and equipment related to program implem...

GrantWatch ID#: 208647

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs and capital projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of education, healthcare, arts and culture, youth and amateur athletics, conservation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199957

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Enhance Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for organizational capacity-building activities. Eligible organizations are those that provide direct services to residents in underserved regions. Priority areas include health care, education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199960

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Improve Rail Transportation Systems

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA states, public agencies, for-profits, tribes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve passenger and freight rail transportation systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take severa...

GrantWatch ID#: 198480

Grants to USA and Canada Home Service Companies to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 06/24/26 LOI Date: 06/11/26

Grants to USA and Canada companies in the home service sector for business development assistance. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to allow home service providers to achieve their professional goals and to la...

GrantWatch ID#: 208880

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Agencies to Celebrate the N...

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, government agencies, tribal entities, museums, academic institutions, visitor centers, historical societies, and others for programs that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the nation'...

GrantWatch ID#: 213731

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Countries

Deadline: 06/27/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address pover...

GrantWatch ID#: 203911

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible States and Markets for Programs to Benefit the Local Comm...

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible states and markets for programs to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support vulnerable populations by addressing stable housing and empowering their communities. Eligible areas can be found in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 219645

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Expand the Use of Telecommunications

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, school districts, tribal governments, and IHEs to provide and improve telemedicine services and distance learning in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157088

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for a Range of Community Benefit Act...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Some applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of youth, education, community im...

GrantWatch ID#: 181314

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Grants to USA Municipalities, Schools, Recreation Centers, Nonprofits, and Private Residents f...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA municipalities, schools, daycare centers, recreation centers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and private residents to enhance outdoor play areas. Funding is intended for playground structure upgrades or new playground structures throughout...

GrantWatch ID#: 214003

Grants to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Farmers Market...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and farmers' markets to support activities that promote agriculture in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that advance the future ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214117

Loans to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Cooperatives, and Agencies to Assist with Economic Developmen...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214812

Grants to South Carolina Counties and Municipalities to Restore Coastal Areas

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to South Carolina counties and municipalities to restore coastal areas. Funding is intended to improve the quality of shorelines that are open to the public. Evaluation criteria includes: tourism impact of the project, protection benefit of the project, exp...

GrantWatch ID#: 224567