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Grants of up to $2,500 to South Carolina nonprofit and governmental arts organizations to ensure that programs and existing facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Qualifying programs and facilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Programs: -Usage of large print interpretative and p...

Grants to South Carolina local governments, special purpose districts, public service districts, and public works commissions to improve public facilities. Funding may be requested for projects that bring facilities into compliance with environmental quality standards, protecting public health from other environmental conc...

Grants of up to $2,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for small-scale, public humanities projects. Funding may also be requested for preliminary work associated with a longer-term humanities project. Projects must directly involve a humanities discipline, such as history, folklore, literature, comparative religi...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to South Carolina nonprofits, school districts, and IHEs to develop new educational materials related to African-American history. Funding is available for teacher training as well as instructional units for in-school use. Grants must be used in accordance with statut...

Grants of up to $1,000 to South Carolina individual artists for projects that will advance their careers within the disciplines of dance, media, literature, visual arts, or theater. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact program staff before applying. This program also encourages activities that promote excellence i...

Grants of up to $750 to South Carolina public, private, and charter schools to help art teachers enhance the curriculum. Funding may be used for professional development, materials, supplies, and other expertise or tools needed to improve learning in arts classrooms. The purpose of the Teacher Standards Implementation...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to South Carolina fire departments in communities of 10,000 or fewer for equipment and training to combat rural wildland fires. Priority will be given to first time applicants and those purchasing a skid (slip-in) unit for a brush truck, wildland PPE, VHF radios (no 800 or UHF), and ins...

Awards to South Carolina individuals, nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, schools, and IHEs to recognize contributions to arts within the state. Nominations will be considered in a broad range of categories, including arts in education, arts organizations, government agencies, businesses and foundations, individu...

Fellowships of up to $5,000 to South Carolina individual artists to recognize and support excellence in a range of disciplines. The use of fellowship funds is unrestricted. The purpose of this program is to provide recognition that may lead to employment opportunities and additional resources. Awards are made in the fo...

Grants of up to $1,000 to South Carolina nonprofits and governmental units for quality arts programs or projects. Funding will also be provided to support professional development opportunities for assist artistic and managerial staff. Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss projects with funding source staff prior ...

Grants to South Carolina local government agencies to improve and expand public parks and recreational facilities. Funding may be requested for the development of new facilities, as well as the renovation or enhancement of existing facilities. Funding must be used for permanent improvements. Types of Projects: Plan...