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Grants in South Carolina

Browse 108 open grants tagged for South Carolina, plus 15,373 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

108

National Grants

15,373

Avg. Award

$2.9M

Total Available

15,481

South Carolina Grants by Funding Source

Federal

2

Grants.gov, SAM.gov, NSF, NIH

State

9

South Carolina state agencies

Private / Foundation

90

Foundation and corporate grants

Top Grants in South Carolina

Showing 2 of 108 grants in South Carolina, plus 15,373 nationwide grants

2 grants worth up to $300K match your search

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Mary Reynolds Babcock Rural South Grant

open

Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation

Economic opportunity and civic engagement in the rural South

$25K – $200K
2026-08-31
economic opportunitycivic engagementrural development

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South Carolina Arts Commission — Grant Programs

open

South Carolina Arts Commission

South Carolina Arts Commission provides grants to support arts and cultural programming, artist fellowships, arts education, and community-based arts projects across SC.

$1K – $100K
Annual
artscultureEducation

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Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Grant NameFunderAmountDeadline
Mary Reynolds Babcock Rural South GrantMary Reynolds Babcock Foundation$25K - $200KAug 31, 2026
South Carolina Arts Commission — Grant ProgramsSouth Carolina Arts Commission$1K - $100KInvalid Date

Top Grant Categories in South Carolina

Education29
Community Development17
Health15
Public Safety14
Environment12
Workforce Development10
Infrastructure9
Arts9
Community Health9

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Frequently Asked Questions: South Carolina Grants

How many grants are available in South Carolina?
There are currently 108 grants specifically tagged for South Carolina, plus 15,373 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 15,373 federal and nationwide grants available to organizations in any state. Federal sources include Grants.gov, SAM.gov, NSF, and NIH.
What is the average grant size in South Carolina?
The average maximum award for South Carolina-tagged grants is $2.9M, with a median of $750K. Grant sizes range from under $5K for community micro-grants to over $1M for major federal programs.

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