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SC Arts Commission Services & Programs

Deadlines by Category or Program

Accessibility Grants 6 weeks prior to
beginning of project
AIE – ABC Advancement Grants
January 15
AIE – After School Arts Initiative Grants


NOTE: This program is currently in its pilot phase. Funding will next be offered for fiscal year 2011, dependent on continued funding.
AIE – Comprehensive Planning Grants

6 weeks prior to
planning meeting; currently suspended *
AIE – QuickStart Residency Grants 6 weeks prior to
beginning of project; currently suspended *
AIE – Residency Plus Individual Site Grants currently suspended *
AIE – Residency Plus Multi-Site Grants currently suspended *
American Masterpieces Dance Grants
 June 15
Artists' Ventures Initiative - Letter of Intent to Apply November 20
Artists' Ventures Initiative - Grant Application February 1
Columbia's New Audience Road Show July 31
Cultural Tourism Initiative Grants July 1

Final Reports (for Grantees)

 see contract

First Novel Contest

 January 5
Folklife and Traditional Arts Grants March 15
Folklife and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Initiative March 15
General Operating Support for Organizations Grants
February 16

Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Awards

January 30

Individual Artist Fellowships

 October 1
Leadership and Organizational Development Grants 6 weeks prior to
beginning of project; currently suspended *
Poetry Out Loud October 1
Quarterly Project Grants for Artists February 16, May 15,
August 15, November 15 *

Quarterly Project Grants for Organizations

 February 16, May 15,
August 15, November 15 *
Roster of Approved Artists April 1
Subgranting (Arts Councils only) March 15 *
Toaster Film Festival November 10
Verner Awards January 15
* Note: due to the state budget reductions, indicated programs are currently restricted or suspended; see guidelines for details.