South Carolina Arts Commission

Community Arts Grants

These grants strengthen arts organizations in S.C. communities with support for operations and presenting live arts performances.

Emerging Arts Leaders Grants

Application Deadline

11/07/2023

Applications open Sept. 11, 2023.

Funding

Up to $2,500 ($1,500 for organization training and $1,000 for leader training)

Matching Requirement

None

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Festivals Program Grants

Application Deadline

11/15/2023

Funding

Up to $7,500

Matching Requirement

1:1 (grantee:SCAC)

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Accessibility Grants

Application Deadline

Rolling

Apply now through Monday, March 4, 2024

Funding

Up to $2,500

Matching Requirement

1:1 (grantee:SCAC)

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Arts Project Support Grants

Application Deadline

Rolling

Apply now through Monday, March 4, 2024

Funding

Up to $2,500 within a fiscal year

Matching Requirement

1:2 for artists, 1:1 for organizations

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Rural Libraries Public Engagement Grants

Application Deadline

Rolling

Apply now through Monday, March 4, 2024

Funding

Up to $2,500 within a fiscal year

Matching Requirement

1:2 (grantee:SCAC)

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General Operating Support (GOS) Grants

Application Deadline

02/15/2023

The application deadline for FY24 funding has passed

Funding

No pre-set range

Matching Requirement

3:1 (grantee:SCAC)

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Operating Support for Small Organizations (OSS) Grants

Application Deadline

02/15/2023

The application deadline for FY24 funding has passed

Funding

Up to $5,000 per year

Matching Requirement

1:1 (grantee:SCAC)

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Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Initiative Grants

Application Deadline

02/24/2023

The application deadline for FY24 funding has passed

Funding

$3,000 to the mentor and $750 to the apprentice

Matching Requirement

None

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Folklife & Traditional Arts Project Grants

Application Deadline

03/15/2023

The application deadline for FY24 funding has passed

Funding

Up to $6,000

Matching Requirement

1:1 (grantee:SCAC)

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