Grants & Fellowships / Verified 2 September 2026
The South Carolina Arts Commission offers free accessibility grants up to $2,500 for nonprofit organizations and government units with arts missions or projects connecting arts to people with disabilities. Applicants must be registered as S.C. charities, have federal tax-exempt status or a fiscal agent, maintain a valid UEI number, and have a South Carolina address. Deadline: March 25, 2027.
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Deadline. March 25, 2027
“Application period: August 25, 2026 – March 25, 2027, 11:59 p.m. ET. Applications must be submitted at least 5 weeks before grant-funded activities begin or purchases are made.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Up to $2,500
“Up to $2,500 reimbursement for accessibility improvements to programs and facilities (e.g., assistive listening devices, sign language interpretation, website accessibility audits, curb cuts, ramps, door openers, restroom modifications, staff training).”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. September 29, 2026 – May 31, 2027
Who can apply. Nonprofit organizations, units of government, and designated S.C. Department of Disabilities & Special Needs boards. Must have primary mission in arts, serve as primary arts provider in community, or commit to a project connecting arts to p
How they choose.
“Panel review based on evaluation rubric including accessibility barrier identification (20%), project design and implementation (unspecified %), and other criteria. Special consideration given to applicants in designated Opportunity Initiative Counties (bonus points).”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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