General Operating Support (GOS) Grants

Grant Information


Purpose
To help strengthen arts organizations that bring ongoing arts experiences and services to individuals, communities, and other organizations throughout the state.


Who's Eligible
S.C. nonprofit organizations and units of government, who either have a primary mission focused on the arts, serve as the primary arts provider in their community, or provide ongoing arts programming in their community.


Funding
No pre-set range


Matching Requirement
3:1 (grantee:SCAC)

Important Updates

New Applicants

SCAC is not accepting new applications for FY26 GOS. If you are interested in being notified when FY27 GOS applications open, please complete this form:

Returning Applicants

For current recipients of the FY25 GOS grant, please contact us with questions related to your FY26 grant.

Please Note

Grant guidelines are subject to change until application opens.

About This Grant

Purpose

To help strengthen arts organizations that bring ongoing arts experiences and services to individuals, communities, and other organizations throughout the state via three (3) years of support for basic operations for applicants ranging from emerging to established arts organizations with primary missions involving these artistic functions:

  • producing,
  • service,
  • presenting,
  • and/or education.

How to Apply

SCAC is not accepting new applications for FY26 GOS. If you are interested in being notified when FY27 GOS applications open, please complete this form:

After You Apply

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  • If you are seeking advisement, please contact Deputy Director Ce Scott-Fitts (803.734.8203 | cscottfitts@arts.sc.gov) before submitting an application.
  • If you have submitted an application, and/or you have a current grant, please contact the Grants Team (803.734.8695 | grants@arts.sc.gov).

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