Accessibility Grants - South Carolina Arts Commission
Accessibility Grants support South Carolina organizations in adapting arts programs and improving existing facilities to remove barriers and expand access for persons with disabilities.
Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission
Due Dates: August 25, 2026 (Applications open) | March 25, 2027 (Application deadline, 11:59 p.m. Eastern) | At least five weeks before activities or purchases (Submission requirement)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500, reimbursement only; 1:1 grantee match required
Summary: Supports South Carolina organizations in removing barriers that prevent persons with disabilities from accessing arts programs and existing facilities.
Key Information: Colleges and universities are ineligible; organizations may receive only one Accessibility Grant per fiscal year.
Description
The South Carolina Arts Commission’s Accessibility Grants help South Carolina organizations remove barriers that prevent persons with disabilities from fully accessing arts services or participating in arts programs. The program addresses physical and structural, communication, and digital or technology barriers, supporting both program adaptations and accessibility improvements to existing facilities rather than new construction.
Supported work includes large-print and Braille materials, audio description, sign language interpretation, website accessibility audits and remediation, inclusive programming, assistive listening devices, artist and consultant fees, and accessibility training. Facility projects may include ramps, restroom modifications, elevators, electronic door openers, adaptive equipment, and architectural or engineering studies. Evaluation emphasizes disability community input, effective barrier removal, project impact, and sustained accessibility efforts.
