117 South Carolina Community Economic Development Grants

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 invest...

Opportunity for USA artists and artist groups to participate in a Kentucky-based residency program to produce new artwork. Residents will receive a stipend, mentoring support, and art equipment to produce extensive artwork exhibits in nature. Artists working in a varie...

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 educati...

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 achieve fi...

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, art...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a business development program. Applications are welcome from businesses in all industries, verticals, and models. Participants will receive investment funding, mentoring, deals and perks, and ne...

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 condi...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, corporations, and individuals in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of artificial intelligence. Submissions will be judged based on impact, innovation, susta...

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, human...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, community groups, government agencies, businesses, and individuals for initiatives or projects that have made a significant and lasting impact on communities. Funding is intended to recognize sustainable...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, businesses, schools, tribal and native organizations, and educational entities in eligible states and territories for projects to benefit coastal natural resources. Funding is intended for the removal of non-functioning ...

Grants of up to $1,500 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, and s...

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 quality of ...

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 more ...

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 award...

Grants and in-kind support to USA and territories tribal governments for projects to conserve culturally and environmentally significant properties. Funding is intended to provide tribes with the resources needed to acquire conservation easements on private land or con...

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

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA small, grassroots, women-led social justice nonprofits for programs and projects centered on issues women face or gender justice issues in the U.S. Applicants must submit an initial funding inquiry prior to submitting a full application. T...

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 implementat...

Grants of up to $10,000 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 goa...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government-affiliated research agencies for studies related to the US dairy industry. Funding is intended for research correlating animal health with productivity, assessing the ...

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, government agencies, tribal entities, IHEs, museums, chambers of commerce, and others for programs and activities that celebrate the state's role in the nation's founding. Funding is intended...

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

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit local communities. Donation types include products, gift cards, cash, and sponsorships. Eligible states include Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, ...

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to promote tourism opportunities throughout the state. Applicants must attend a workshop prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for direct advertising and marketing expendit...

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

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. Proj...

Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses to promote growth and success in the digital economy. Applicants are required to participate in coaching, training, and/or community events prior to applying. The purpose of the grant program is to provide small busine...

Opportunity for USA mobility or sustainability-related startups to participate in a business accelerator in Tennessee. In addition to funding, participants receive mentorship, focused support, connections to important networks, specialized perks, and an opportunity to ...

Grants to USA and Armenia nonprofit organizations, foundations, and charities for projects to benefit Armenian communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities that promote ...

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 the ...

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 of ag...

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 activ...

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 the fol...

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for economic development and tourism promotion in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that attract state, regional, and/or national audiences, generate overnight stays in local lodging facilities, and pr...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to assist organizations in supporting productive and prosperous communities. In previous years, grants have been awarded to elementary and high sc...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, groups, and coalitions for social justice activities and projects. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of direct action, community organization and m...

Grants to USA and territories businesses for collaborative research to establish the feasibility of commercializing technologies. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Applicants must work coll...

Grants to North Carolina and South Carolina nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government agencies in eligible locations for projects related to agricultural advancement. Applicants must submit a letter of intent, and new applicants must first contact staff, ...

Grants to North Carolina and South Carolina nonprofit organizations, public school systems, and government agencies for community development projects in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent, and new applicants must first contact staff, prior to ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to strengthen organizational capacity. Funding is intended to help local organizations impact their communities and achieve their mission. Eligible applicants are located in or serv...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and initiatives to develop local communities. Areas of focus include strengthening small businesses, building career pathways, economic mobility, education, and disaster relief. Eligible applicants a...

Grants to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support activities in the following focus areas: workforce education, social mobility, and financial welln...

Grants of $5,000 to USA small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, introducing innovative products, and impr...

Grants of up to $3,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and programs to support the Jewish community. Focus areas include arts, education, environment, health, human services, international affairs, public benefit, and religion. ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers' heal...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to advance diversity in the fields of entrepreneurship and investments. The goal of the grant program is to facilitate progress in diversifying entrepreneurship and empowering a more diverse group of investors through knowledge and...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, environment, women, publ...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support healthy farms and communities. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and coalitions that address access to nutritious food while investing in farmers. While preference will be given to requests for...

Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies, transportation authorities, urban planning organizations, Federal Land Management Agencies, and groups of entities to improve and protect bridges throughout the country. Applicants are advised ...