Grants & Fellowships / Verified 2 September 2026
The South Carolina Arts Commission offers grants up to $5,000 for arts projects serving rural communities. Eligible applicants are nonprofits, colleges, universities, public libraries, and government units registered as charities in South Carolina with federal tax-exempt status. The next deadline is March 25, 2027.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. March 25, 2027
“Application period: August 25, 2026 – March 25, 2027, 11:59 p.m. ET. Applications must be submitted at least five (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 $5,000
“Up to $5,000 grant; matching requirement varies by county. Funds support artist residencies, exhibitions, digital projects, arts festivals, workshops, community murals, equipment, furniture, professional services, performances, and artistic services.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. September 29, 2026 – May 31, 2027
Who can apply. South Carolina nonprofit organizations (arts & non-arts), colleges and universities, public libraries, and units of government. Must be registered as a charity with SC Secretary of State, reflect SC as primary address, and have federal tax-
How they choose.
“Applications reviewed by SCAC. Special consideration (bonus points) given to applicants located in or serving designated Opportunity Initiative Counties (Allendale, Bamberg, Calhoun, Edgefield, Fairfield, Hampton, Lee, Marlboro, McCormick, Saluda, Union).”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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