Art of Community: Rural SC Grants
Art of Community: Rural SC Grants support rural South Carolina communities through arts-based projects that expand arts access, engage the public, and address local issues and challenges.
Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission
Due Dates: March 25, 2027 (Application deadline) | At least 35 days before activities or purchases (Submission lead time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 for projects implemented September 29, 2026–May 31, 2027; county-based match requirements
Summary: Supports arts-based projects that engage rural South Carolina communities and address local issues and challenges.
Key Information: Projects must serve the applicant’s own rural community, include public engagement, and have a project steering committee.
Description
The South Carolina Arts Commission’s Art of Community: Rural SC grants support arts-based projects that address issues and challenges in rural communities. The program seeks to expand access to the arts and offer opportunities for participants to develop artistic skills or create work, for artists to develop through residencies or workshops, or for communities to use the arts in new contexts. Partnerships between libraries and artists or arts organizations are also supported.
Projects may include exhibitions, digital projects, arts festivals, murals, workshops, residencies, and performances with public engagement. Supported disciplines include dance, music, opera/musical theatre, theatre, visual arts, crafts, photography, design, media arts, literature, spoken word, interdisciplinary arts, public art, and folklife and traditional arts.
