Purpose
To help South Carolina organizations make arts programs and existing facilities accessible to persons with disabilities
Who's Eligible
Nonprofit organizations, units of government, and designated S.C. Department of Disabilities & Special Needs boards
Funding
Up to $2,500
Matching Requirement
1:1 (grantee:SCAC)
Accessibility grants are designed to help South Carolina organizations make arts programs and existing facilities accessible to persons with disabilities.
Please Note
Grant guidelines are subject to change until the application opens.
In accordance with federal government policy, all organizations – including (but not limited to) private schools, public school districts, government entities, and nonprofit organizations – must provide a valid UEI number* to receive an SCAC grant award.
*Learn about the new grant requirement: Unique Entity ID (UEI)
Note: If an applicant organization is using a fiscal agent/receiver, separate UEI numbers must be provided for both the applicant organization and the fiscal agent/receiver. Exceptions to separate UEI numbers are organizations run by a local government or a school district.
Grants awards may reimburse the applicant for any combination of qualifying expenses incurred during the grant period. Projects may include but are not limited to the following:
Any activities carried out within this grant must align with state guidelines regarding COVID-19.
Priority will be given to individuals or organizations that have projects in SCAC’s Opportunity Initiative Counties:
At least five weeks before the project begins, for projects beginning on or after August 7, 2023.
Here are some time-specific deadlines:
Applications may be submitted until 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on the deadline date. However, please be aware that staff members will not be available to assist you with questions or technical difficulties after SCAC closes at 5 p.m. that day.
All grant-supported activities must be implemented between August 7, 2023 and May 31, 2024.
If your proposed project is scheduled to end after May 31, please contact Accessibility Coordinator Amanda Noyes (803.734.8675 | anoyes@arts.sc.gov) before applying.
Up to $2,500
Federal funding note: This grant might be funded using federal dollars. The SCAC will notify the grantee if federal dollars are used. In the event federal dollars are used, the grantee’s match must not consist of federal funding.
1:1 (grantee:SCAC)
Are you wondering what makes for a strong application?
The SCAC recommends using the FY24 Accessibility Grant Evaluation Rubric as a guide when writing your application. Grant panelists will score your application responses based on the criteria within this rubric.
Applications are accepted through our grants portal, which uses the Foundant platform.
New to Foundant? For frequently asked questions, registration instructions, and other helpful information, we highly recommend visiting the Grants Portal FAQ, before you begin working in the system.
The applicant must have an active account in our Grants Portal.
The Grants Team will review submitted applications for completeness and compliance with guideline and application requirements. SCAC program staff and management will evaluate the applications based on the published review criteria. An applicant’s panel comments are available to them upon request. Staff will then develop funding recommendations, based on these evaluations and the availability of funds. Final funding decisions are approved by the executive director. Award notification is expected within two (2) to three (3) weeks of submission.
If your application is funded, you (and your fiscal agent/receiver, if applicable) will enter into a contractual agreement with the South Carolina Arts Commission, and you must comply with all requirements stated in that contract. You will receive notification and instructions when your contract is available in the Grants Portal. You must submit your completed contract packet, including signatures and other documentation as instructed, by the date indicated in the system. You must also complete all other assigned follow ups by the due date.
Please note: Any significant revisions to grant-funded activities must be approved in writing, in advance, by the SCAC. Significant revisions to grant-funded activities must be emailed to grants@arts.sc.gov to be processed for approval or denial.
Additional details about managing an SCAC grant are available on our agency website.
Payment will be on a reimbursement basis only and will be released upon receipt and approval of your final report.
ALL GRANTEES are required to file a final report at the end of the grant period. The final report due date is stated in the grant contract. Failure to submit an accurate and complete final report by the due date will result in cancellation of the award and repayment of any funds received. SCAC will not fund applicants who have outstanding final reports.
We also highly recommend a visit to our Grants Coaching webpage, for
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