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Grants for South Carolina Nonprofits & 501(c)(3) Organizations

Explore 1,463 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) public charities, community organizations, faith-based initiatives, and NGOs operating in South Carolina. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives spanning 61 grant categories and beyond, updated daily.

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Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Collaborative Research Projects Related to Manufacturi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientists associated with agencies, hospitals, and nonprofit IHEs for innovative collaborative research projects related to manufacturing and engineering. Funding is intended for cooperative international research in manufacturing, biomec...

GrantWatch ID#: 199429

In-Kind Grants to USA Schools and Parents to Provide Underserved K-12 Students with Internet C...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA schools, school districts, parents, and guardians to provide qualifying K-12 students with internet access and software. Recipients will receive free mobile hotspots and internet connections, as well as the opportunity to purchase laptops and...

GrantWatch ID#: 199451

Grants to Massachusetts and South Carolina Nonprofits for Capital Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts and South Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for significant capital projects to improve operations. The purpose of the grant is to support programs and services by making enhancements to physical spaces. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 199959

In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Online Capacity-Building Serv...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for online capacity-building services. Funding is intended to help organizations update their capabilities, improve operations and adopt cloud storage, assess their impact, and enhance daily...

GrantWatch ID#: 200017

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and programs in eligible states to support local communities. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of sustainability, workforce development, and thriving communities. Prefe...

GrantWatch ID#: 200020

In-Kind Grants of Gift Cards to USA Nonprofits and Public Agencies that Enrich Local Communiti...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of electronic gift cards valued at up to $500 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and accredited schools. The purpose of this program is to assist organizations, schools, libraries, and other agencies working to bene...

GrantWatch ID#: 200051

Donations and Sponsorships to South Carolina Nonprofits to Serve Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Donations and sponsorships to South Carolina nonprofit organizations. The purpose of funding is to support organizations that provide services to communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas typically include STEM, road safety, sust...

GrantWatch ID#: 200062

In-Kind Donations of Airline Tickets to USA Nonprofits for Fundraising-Related Travel

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of airline tickets to USA nonprofit organizations. Airline tickets may be used for fundraising-related travel to cities where the funding source currently has a business presence. Applicant organizations must explain how the requested flight vouc...

GrantWatch ID#: 200081

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Cooperative Biological Infrastructure Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientists associated with nonprofit IHEs, agencies, and hospitals for cooperative research related to biological infrastructure. Funding is intended for innovative and capacity-building collaborative research to build infrastructure for f...

GrantWatch ID#: 200323

In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Benefit Community Members in Need

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit community members in need. Areas of focus include youth, education, the arts, and hunger-related causes. Eligible applicants are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Flo...

GrantWatch ID#: 200505

Grants and Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and sponsorships of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities. Funding may be requested for capital support, general operating support, program support, event sponsorships, exhibitions, and performances or productions. Areas ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200511

Technical and Financial Assistance to USA Agencies and Tribes to Protect Land and Infrastructu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Technical and financial assistance to USA and territories governmental and tribal agencies to protect land and infrastructure following a natural disaster. Private and public landowners may apply with a project sponsor. Funding is intended to help communities reco...

GrantWatch ID#: 200893

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Public Chamber Musi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals to participate in events celebrating music. Funding is intended for participatory events that bring people together to play and listen to chamber music. Events must be open to the...

GrantWatch ID#: 201530

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals, Agencies, Institutions, and Organizations for Animal Wel...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada individuals, government agencies, institutions, and organizations to promote animal welfare research. Funding is intended to cover the processing and publication expenses for scholarly, open-access, peer-reviewed articles. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203209

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address Human Rights Violations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International human rights organizations and women-led organizations for activities related to human rights violations in eligible regions. Funding is intended for responses to urgent safety issues and for unanticipated a...

GrantWatch ID#: 203703

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal governments to improve disaster preparedness and recovery. The purpose of the program is to make enhancements that will ensure the accessibility of safe drinking water in the event of a natural...

GrantWatch ID#: 203755

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Projects to Improve Infrastructure

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal governments for projects to improve infrastructure. Funding may be used for technical assistance, feasibility studies, and preliminary design and engineering analysis. The purpose of the progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 203761

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Community and Environmental Initiative...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to strengthen communities and civil society. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support collective action, organizational capacity, visionary...

GrantWatch ID#: 203975

Grants and Loans to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve Water Infrastructure

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to improve water infrastructure in eligible regions. Applicants should contact a program specialist prior to applying. Funding may be used for the improvement, constru...

GrantWatch ID#: 204356

Grants to USA K-8 Schools for Programs Related to Food and Nutrition

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA schools for educational programs related to nutrition that benefit youth and children. Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest before being invited to apply. Funding is intended for activities that incorporate gardening and cooking ide...

GrantWatch ID#: 204441

Grants to Florida, New York, Connecticut, and Washington, DC Nonprofits to Enhance STEM Educat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida, New York, Connecticut, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations to enhance STEM education initiatives. Priority is given to proposals that are adaptable, sustainable, and scalable. Eligible programs must have a proven track record and measurab...

GrantWatch ID#: 204808

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Events Addressing the Evolution and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500, grants of up to $15,000, and grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for events addressing the evolution and use of the Internet. Funding is intended to support initiatives that include open dialogue on issue...

GrantWatch ID#: 204881

Grants to USA Public, Private, and Charter Schools for Biomedical Science Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to implement a biomedical science program. Funding is intended to cover program participation fees and training for the teachers who will be running the program. The goal is to provide students wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 204920

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Strategic Policy and Program Effectiveness Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Cooperative agreements to USA agencies, IHEs, tribal entities, and philanthropic entities for research addressing strategic policy and program effectiveness. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 205574

Loans to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and agricultural cooperatives for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended for economic recovery support and operating expenses for businesses that are not able to me...

GrantWatch ID#: 205930

Grants to USA Government Agencies and Nonprofits for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA state, tribal, and local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for relief efforts following natural disasters. Funding is intended for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoring public infrastructure after events such as h...

GrantWatch ID#: 206048

Opportunity for South Carolina Schools to Participate in a Litter Prevention Art Competition

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for South Carolina schools to participate in an art competition related to litter prevention. The opportunity is intended to offer students in kindergarten through 5th grade the chance to participate in an enjoyable, educational competition and to crea...

GrantWatch ID#: 206086

In-Kind Support to USA Agencies and Tribes to Meet Local Housing Needs and Support Equitable H...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA government agencies and tribes to meet local housing needs and support equitable housing development. Successful applicants will receive technical assistance to support the coordination and integration of transportation and housing in infras...

GrantWatch ID#: 206232

Grants to South Carolina Libraries for Professional Development Opportunities for Staff Members

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $2,000 to South Carolina public libraries for professional development opportunities for staff members. Funding is intended to encourage library personnel to participate in professional gatherings at the state and nationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 206644

Grants to South Carolina Libraries to Assist Librarians Pursuing a Master's Degree

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina public libraries to assist librarians who are pursuing a Master's degree in library and information science. Funding is intended to reimburse library personnel for tuition and coursework expenses related to educational programs that prepar...

GrantWatch ID#: 206664

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Educational Organizations, and Research Institutions for P...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational organizations, and research institutions for programs to reduce recidivism. Funding is intended to support programs that assist incarcerated individuals in regaining entry int...

GrantWatch ID#: 206941

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Educational and Workforce Development Programs for Disadvantaged ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to serve underprivileged youth. Funding is intended to assist organizations providing academic learning, technical education, occupational skills training, and apprenticeships. Eligible uses of...

GrantWatch ID#: 207575

Sponsorships to South Carolina Nonprofits for Events that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for activities and projects that improve the health and well-being of local communities. Sponsorships are intended to promote events and causes that enhance the health and vibrance of residents, particularly t...

GrantWatch ID#: 207679

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Environmental and Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for environmental initiatives and relief efforts. Funding is intended for activities that support sustainability, conservation, and national and international emergency relief work, and address diffi...

GrantWatch ID#: 208108

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Help People Living in Poverty

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA nonprofit organizations assisting individuals living in poverty. Funding is intended for projects that improve lives and help people help themselves. Grants will primarily be made to organizations providing services and programs in tw...

GrantWatch ID#: 208109

Grants to USA Scientists, Educators, and Engineers Affiliated with IHEs and Nonprofits for Sci...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA scientists, educators, and engineers affiliated with IHEs, nonprofits, and Tribes for engineering and science-based research projects related to dynamic systems. Funding is intended to support fundamental research on the monitoring, analysis, measure...

GrantWatch ID#: 209118

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for Projec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects related to cybersecurity. Funding is intended to develop cybersecurity capabilities powered by artificial intelligence. Priority will be given to projects that incorpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 209338

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects Related to Journalism, Cybersecurity, and Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs in a range of focus areas. Focus areas include promoting truth in journalism, cybersecurity, and veterans and their families. The funder's current focus is to provide outstanding organizations with fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 209555

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, CBOs, and Tribes in Eligible Regions to Repair Damaged Wat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, community-based organizations, and tribes in eligible regions to repair damaged water systems. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of the program...

GrantWatch ID#: 209675

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice and Societal Cha...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives to promote social justice and societal change. Funding is intended to support investigative journalism and the arts as a means to creating change. Eligible organizations align with on...

GrantWatch ID#: 209682

Grants to USA Qualifying State and Local Associations for Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA qualifying state and local associations for disaster relief. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to address housing-related concerns in communities fol...

GrantWatch ID#: 210441

In-Kind Donations of Used Radios to USA Public Schools to Facilitate Communication

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of used radios to USA public schools to facilitate communication. The purpose of the program is to provide two-way radio equipment at no cost to the schools in an effort to enhance the safety of staff and students. Successful applicants will rece...

GrantWatch ID#: 210491

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Events and Projects that Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for outdoor events and activities that benefit vulnerable residents. Funding is intended to enhance the communities where funding source members work and live, with an emphasis on assisting ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210494

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Projects Related to Water, Healthca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for sustainable projects in the areas of healthcare, water, and education. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Previous grantees have conducted projects within the follo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210775

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits to Increase Awareness of and Responses to Climate...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations to increase awareness of and responses to climate change and extreme weather. Funding is intended for research, journalism activities, and conferences that serve to enhance political stability, share knowle...

GrantWatch ID#: 210862

In-Kind Support to USA Schools to Initiate Computer Science Courses

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA schools to initiate computer science courses. Funding is intended to cover teacher training fees as well as participation fees. All schools are encouraged to apply, including private schools, charter schools, rural schools, public and privat...

GrantWatch ID#: 210974

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Enhance Adult Literacy

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to enhance adult literacy. Funding is intended for the purchase of licenses and subscriptions to programs offering blended- and distance-learning solutions. The goal of the grant program is to improve the capa...

GrantWatch ID#: 210989

Opportunity for USA Agencies and Organizations to Provide Workshops in Entrepreneurship to Wom...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA agencies and organizations to provide workshops in entrepreneurship to women. The workshops are intended for individuals who are survivors of adversity, and consist of online classes, assignments, hands-on experience, and mentorship. In additio...

GrantWatch ID#: 211343

In-Kind Grants to USA High Schools to Implement an Engineering Program

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter high schools to implement an engineering program. Funding is intended to cover the participation fee related to implementing the engineering program designed by the funding source. The purpose of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 211572

Grants to USA Schools to Implement a High-Quality Middle School STEM Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to implement a high-quality STEM program at the middle school level. Funding is intended to cover the fees associated with teacher training and program implementation. Participants must offer the p...

GrantWatch ID#: 211586
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