Arts Project Support Grants
Arts Project Support Grants support South Carolina artists and organizations with arts projects, marketing, technical capacity, and professional development to strengthen artistic work and practice.
Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission
Due Dates: February 25, 2027 (Application deadline) | At least five weeks before activities or purchases (Advance submission)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 total across a maximum of two awards per fiscal year; matching funds required
Summary: Supports South Carolina artists and organizations with arts projects, marketing, technical capacity, and professional development.
Key Information: Payment is reimbursement-only, after receipt and approval of the final report.
Description
The South Carolina Arts Commission’s Arts Project Support program supports artists’ and organizations’ quality arts projects, programs, marketing, and events, alongside efforts to improve their artistic work and practice. Supported activities include public-space art, community arts development, and professional development for artists and arts administration staff.
Funding can help build technical, online, or virtual capacity through website development, technical support, and digital skills training. Project costs can include equipment, furniture, performance-space rental, consulting, and other professional services. Professional development examples include conferences, memberships, artist residencies, and public art training. Applicants located in or serving designated Opportunity Initiative Counties receive special consideration.
