Community Arts Grants
These grants strengthen arts organizations in S.C. communities with support for operations and presenting live arts performances.
Arts Project Support Grants
Application Deadline
Rolling
December 1, 2020, for activities occurring August 15-December 1, 2020.
At least six weeks before the project begins, for activities occurring after December 1, 2020.
Funding
Up to $1000
Matching Requirement
1:2 for artists, 1:1 for organizations
Accessibility Grants
Application Deadline
Rolling
December 1, 2020, for activities occurring August 15-December 1, 2020.
At least six weeks before the project begins, for activities occurring after December 1, 2020.
Funding
Up to $2,500
Matching Requirement
1:1 (grantee:SCAC)
Operating Support for Small Organizations (OSS) Grants
Application Deadline
12/16/2019
The application deadline for FY21 OSS funding has passed. Application materials for FY22 are scheduled for release in Fall 2020.
Funding
Up to $2500 per year
Matching Requirement
1:1 (grantee:SCAC)
Statewide Operating Support (SWO) Grants
Application Deadline
02/03/2020
The application deadline for FY21 SWO funding has passed. Application materials for FY22 are scheduled for release in Fall 2020.
Funding
No pre-set range
Matching Requirement
1:1 (grantee:SCAC)
General Operating Support (GOS) Grants
Application Deadline
02/18/2020
The application deadline has passed for new applicants and current Group 2 grantees to apply for FY21 GOS funding. Application materials for FY22 are scheduled for release in Fall 2020.
Funding
No pre-set range
Matching Requirement
3:1 (grantee:SCAC)
Folklife & Traditional Arts (FLK) Grants
Application Deadline
03/16/2020
The application deadline for FY21 funding has passed. Application materials for FY22 are scheduled for release in December 2020.
Funding
Up to $6,000
Matching Requirement
1:1 (grantee:SCAC)
Subgranting (SUB) Grants
Application Deadline
05/01/2020
The application deadline for FY21 funding has passed. Application materials for FY22 are tentatively scheduled for release in early 2021.
Funding
Up to $10,000
Matching Requirement
1:1 (applicant:SCAC)
Arts Emergency Relief Grants
Application Deadline
05/15/2020
This application deadline has passed.
Funding
Up to $1000*
Matching Requirement
None
Presenting and Performing Arts Initiative (PPA) Grants
Application Deadline
Rolling
This program has been suspended for FY2021 (July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021).
Funding
Up to $2,000
Matching Requirement
1:1 (applicant:SCAC)