ArtsNOW Schools Advancement Grants
Application Period
09/03/2024 - 09/30/2024
Applications close at 11:59 p.m. ET
Funding
Varies by year
Matching Requirement
Varies by year
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All Grants
Grants ensure that all our citizens have access to the many enjoyments of the arts. Artists are able to commit to their chosen crafts and thrive artistically. SC students benefit from a well-rounded education that includes arts and creativity.
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Artists’ Business Initiative Grants
Application Period
09/17/2024 - 11/15/2024
11:59 p.m. ET
Funding
Up to $5,000
Matching Requirement
1:2 (grantee:SCAC)
- Open
Emerging Artist Grants
Application Period
09/10/2024 - 11/12/2024
11:59 p.m. ET
Funding
Up to $1,800
Matching Requirement
None
- Open
4K Arts Integration Grants
Application Period
08/13/2024 - 02/18/2025
Rolling deadlines throughout the year.
Funding
Up to $2,000 per fiscal year
Matching Requirement
1:3 (grantee:SCAC); no match for qualifying providers (see note)
- Open
Accessibility Grants
Application Period
07/02/2024 - 03/04/2025
Rolling deadlines throughout the year
Funding
Up to $2,500
Matching Requirement
1:1 (grantee:SCAC)
- Open
Art of Community: Rural SC Grants
Application Period
07/02/2024 - 03/04/2025
Rolling deadlines throughout the year
Funding
Up to $7,500
Matching Requirement
Varies by county
- Open
Libraries Engagement Grants
Application Period
07/19/2024 - 03/04/2025
Rolling deadlines throughout the year
Funding
Up to $2,500 within a fiscal year
Matching Requirement
Varies by county
- Open
Arts Project Support Grants
Application Period
07/02/2024 - 03/04/2025
Rolling deadlines throughout the year
Funding
Up to $2,500 within a fiscal year
Matching Requirement
1:2 for artists, 1:1 for organizations
- Open
School Arts Support Grants
Application Period
08/13/2024 - 02/18/2025
Rolling deadlines throughout the year.
Funding
Up to $2,500 per grant request
Matching Requirement
1:2 (grantee:SCAC); no match for qualifying schools (see note)
- Open
ABC Schools Advancement Grants
Application Period
04/05/2024 - 05/16/2024
Applications close at 11:59 p.m. ET
Funding
Up to $15,000 per year
Matching Requirement
2:1 (grantee:SCAC)
- Closed
Festivals Program Grants
Application Period
03/06/2024 - 04/16/2024
11:59 p.m. ET
Applications expected to reopen late winter 2025.
Funding
Up to $7,500
Matching Requirement
1:1 (grantee:SCAC)
- Closed
Folklife & Traditional Arts Project Grants
Application Period
02/13/2024 - 04/16/2024
11:59 p.m. ET
Applications expected to reopen in late fall 2024.
Funding
Up to $6,000
Matching Requirement
1:1 (grantee:SCAC)
- Closed
Term Arts Education Project Grants
Application Period
02/20/2024 - 03/26/2024
11:59 p.m. ET
Funding
Up to $30,000 (up to $15,000 per term)
Matching Requirement
1:2 (grantee:SCAC)
- Closed
Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Initiative Grants
Application Period
03/01/2024 - 03/15/2024
This is the intent to apply deadline.
Funding
$3,000 to the mentor and $750 to the apprentice
Matching Requirement
None
- Closed
Summer Arts Education Project Grants
Application Period
02/20/2024 - 03/14/2024
11:59 p.m. ET
Funding
Up to $50,000 ($25,000 per summer)
Matching Requirement
1:2 (grantee:SCAC)
- Closed
District Arts Support Grants
Application Period
02/12/2024 - 02/29/2024
Letter of Intent deadline
Applications expected to reopen in winter 2025.
Funding
Up to $25,000 per year for two (2) years
Matching Requirement
2:1 (grantee:SCAC)
- Closed
Operating Support for Small Organizations (OSS) Grants
Application Period
11/16/2023 - 02/15/2024
Applications expected to reopen in late fall 2024.
Funding
Up to $5,000 per year
Matching Requirement
1:1 (grantee:SCAC)
- Closed
General Operating Support (GOS) Grants
Application Period
11/16/2023 - 02/15/2024
Applications expected to reopen in late fall 2024.
Funding
No pre-set range
Matching Requirement
3:1 (grantee:SCAC)
- Closed
Individual Artist Fellowships
Application Period
10/17/2023 - 01/16/2024
Applications expected to reopen in fall 2024.
Funding
$10,000
Matching Requirement
None
- Closed
District Arts Coordinator Grants
Application Period
02/15/2023
Applications expected to reopen in Winter 2025.
Funding
Up to $30,000 per year for 3 years
Matching Requirement
1:1 (grantee:SCAC)
- Closed