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Grants in South Carolina

Browse 2 open and upcoming grants tagged for South Carolina, plus 1,293 nationwide grants your organization can apply for. Our database includes federal, state, local, and private funding opportunities for nonprofits, small businesses, schools, and community groups.

State Grants

2

National Grants

1,293

Median Max Award

$2.3M

Total Available

1,295

South Carolina Grants by Funding Source

Private / Foundation

2

Foundation and corporate grants

Top Grants in South Carolina

Showing 1 of 2 grants in South Carolina, plus 1,293 nationwide grants

1 grant on this page, worth up to $2.0M combined.

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SC Commerce Business Development Grants

open

South Carolina Department of Commerce

Provides job development credits, enterprise zone incentives, and the readySC workforce training program for businesses locating in South Carolina.

$25K – $2M
Rolling
economic developmentworkforcebusiness attraction

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Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Grant NameFunderAmountDeadline
SC Commerce Business Development GrantsSouth Carolina Department of Commerce$25K - $2MRolling / Open

Top Grant Categories in South Carolina

Economic Development1
Workforce1
Business Attraction1
Health1

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Frequently Asked Questions: South Carolina Grants

How many grants are available in South Carolina?
There are currently 2 grants specifically tagged for South Carolina, plus 1,293 nationwide grants that organizations in South Carolina can also apply for.
What types of organizations can apply for South Carolina grants?
Nonprofits, small businesses, schools and school districts, universities, municipalities, tribal governments, healthcare organizations, and faith-based groups in South Carolina are all eligible for various grants. Each grant has specific eligibility requirements listed on its detail page.
How do I find grants I qualify for in South Carolina?
Use FindGrants' free discovery tool to answer a short questionnaire about your organization. The engine scores every grant against your profile and returns a ranked list of matches with fit scores and application guidance.
Are federal grants available to organizations in South Carolina?
Yes. In addition to South Carolina-specific funding, there are 1,293 federal and nationwide grants available to organizations in any state. Federal sources include Grants.gov, SAM.gov, NSF, and NIH.
What is the typical grant size in South Carolina?
Across 2 South Carolina-tagged grants that publish an award ceiling, the median maximum award is $2.3M. Placeholder ceilings and bond or financing programs are left out of that figure because they are not grant sizes.

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