Grants in South Carolina: 34+ Funding Opportunities

Organizations in South Carolina can access federal grants open to all states, South Carolina-specific state agency funding, regional foundation awards, and corporate giving programs. GrantAQ tracks every active grant available to South Carolina nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and small businesses — and uses AI to match your organization to the funding you actually qualify for.

34+

Grants Available

$15.1M

Total Funding Tracked

$629K

Average Award

SC

State

Top Funding Categories in South Carolina

generalphilanthropyhousinghealtheducation

Active Grants in South Carolina

Bluecross Blueshield Of South Carolina Foundation — Grants Program
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Bluecross Blueshield Of South Carolina Foundation

Bluecross Blueshield Of South Carolina Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbia, SC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $18,012,367 in grants. Total assets: $328,060,513. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Duke Foundation
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Duke Foundation

Healthcare research (Carolinas)

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Beemok Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Beemok Family Foundation

Beemok Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Charleston, SC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $10,107,878 in grants. Total assets: $36,565,924. Primary focus area: education. This foundation makes grants to individuals as well as organizations. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Movement Resources — Grants Program
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Movement Resources

Movement Resources is a private foundation based in Fort Mill, SC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $44,405,000 in grants. Total assets: $248,438,138. Primary focus area: housing. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Lancaster County Partners For Youth Inc — Grants Program
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Lancaster County Partners For Youth Inc

Lancaster County Partners For Youth Inc is a private foundation based in Lancaster, SC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,813,783 in grants. Total assets: $14,220,506. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Andy Quattlebaum And Blackwell Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Andy Quattlebaum And Blackwell Family Foundation

Andy Quattlebaum And Blackwell Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pawleys Isl, SC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,424,700 in grants. Total assets: $7,799,262. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Michael J Mungo Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Michael J Mungo Foundation Inc

Michael J Mungo Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Irmo, SC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,173,941 in grants. Total assets: $33,162,964. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Abney Foundation — Grants Program
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Abney Foundation

Abney Foundation is a private foundation based in Anderson, SC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,031,350 in grants. Total assets: $46,758,160. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Nutramax Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Nutramax Family Foundation

Nutramax Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lancaster, SC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,971,600 in grants. Total assets: $4,441,595. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation — Grants Program
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Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation

Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Spartanburg, SC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,201,248 in grants. Total assets: $11,330,669. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
The Graham Foundation — Grants Program
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The Graham Foundation

The Graham Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenville, SC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,356,000 in grants. Total assets: $47,257,757. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Coydog Foundation — Grants Program
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Coydog Foundation

Coydog Foundation is a private foundation based in Charleston, SC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,562,189 in grants. Total assets: $39,944,152. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Toby Cassels Foundation — Grants Program
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Toby Cassels Foundation

Toby Cassels Foundation is a private foundation based in Lexington, SC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,623,500 in grants. Total assets: $21,484,571. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Drs Bruce & Lee Foundation — Grants Program
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Drs Bruce & Lee Foundation

Drs Bruce & Lee Foundation is a private foundation based in Florence, SC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $3,002,681 in grants. Total assets: $235,595,853. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Peter B & Adeline W Ruffin Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Peter B & Adeline W Ruffin Foundation Inc

Peter B & Adeline W Ruffin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Kiawah Island, SC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $3,088,000 in grants. Total assets: $4,125,003. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
W O And Ann Powers Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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W O And Ann Powers Foundation Inc

W O And Ann Powers Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Florence, SC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $4,000,000 in grants. Total assets: $3,633,150. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Darnall W Boyd Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Darnall W Boyd Foundation Inc

Darnall W Boyd Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Columbia, SC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $6,429,385 in grants. Total assets: $142,841,514. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Vandy Charitable Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Vandy Charitable Foundation Inc

Vandy Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Georgetown, SC. In 2024, the foundation distributed $230,250 in grants. Total assets: $5,402,601. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Iversen Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Iversen Family Foundation

Iversen Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Six Mile, SC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $992,806 in grants. Total assets: $18,660,511. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Hasmukh And Gita Rama Foundation — Grants Program
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Hasmukh And Gita Rama Foundation

Hasmukh And Gita Rama Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenville, SC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $485,792 in grants. Total assets: $15,971,128. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Kuznik Charitable Foundation — Grants Program
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Kuznik Charitable Foundation

Kuznik Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Charleston, SC. In 2024, the foundation distributed $250,000 in grants. Total assets: $53,234,445. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Maria And Steven Mungo Foundation — Grants Program
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Maria And Steven Mungo Foundation

Maria And Steven Mungo Foundation is a private foundation based in Charleston, SC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $209,500 in grants. Total assets: $3,668,666. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Community Foundation of Greenville
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Community Foundation of Greenville

Greenville

Up to $50KRolling deadline
Canal Charitable Foundation — Grants Program
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Canal Charitable Foundation

Canal Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenville, SC. In 2023, the foundation distributed $91,000 in grants. Total assets: $215,827. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $50KRolling deadline

Frequently Asked Questions: South Carolina Grants

What types of grants are available in South Carolina?

South Carolina organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), South Carolina-specific state agency grants, regional foundation grants, and local community foundation awards. Federal programs represent the largest pool; state agency grants often have shorter application cycles and local preference.

Do I need to be incorporated in South Carolina to apply for state grants?

For most South Carolina state agency grants, yes — organizations must be registered to do business in South Carolina and often must demonstrate primary service delivery within the state. Federal grants are open regardless of incorporation state, provided your program serves eligible populations.

How do I find South Carolina state grant opportunities?

South Carolina state agency grants are published through the state grants portal, individual agency websites (health department, arts commission, housing finance agency, etc.), and GrantAQ's aggregated database. GrantAQ pulls all active state grants alongside federal and foundation opportunities so you see everything in one place.

What is the deadline cycle for South Carolina grants?

South Carolina state grant deadlines vary widely by agency. Many education and health grants align with the state fiscal year (often July 1). Community development grants may have spring deadlines. Federal grants follow agency-specific cycles. GrantAQ tracks all deadlines and sends alerts before they close.

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