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
At least six weeks before the project begins
NOTE: The FY21 application period will close March 1, 2021.
Funding
Up to $1000
Matching Requirement
1:2 for artists, 1:1 for organizations
Accessibility Grants
Application Deadline
Rolling
At least six weeks before the project begins (for FY21 grants, no later than April 20, 2021)
Funding
Up to $2,500
Matching Requirement
1:1 (grantee:SCAC)
Folklife & Traditional Arts Grants
Application Deadline
03/15/2021
Funding
Up to $6,000
Matching Requirement
1:1 (grantee:SCAC)
Operating Support for Small Organizations Grants
Application Deadline
08/15/2021
Tentative deadline for FY23 funding; no new applications accepted for FY22.
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 Grants
Application Deadline
08/15/2021
Tentative deadline for FY23 funding; no new applications accepted for FY22.
Funding
No pre-set range
Matching Requirement
3:1 (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)
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)