Catalyst Grant Program
Catalyst Grant Program supports nonprofits’ large-scale community projects and organizational capacity in four South Carolina counties to address community-wide issues through equitable, collaborative innovation.
Funder: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Multi-year support, often exceeding $100,000 per year
Summary: Supports nonprofits’ large-scale projects addressing community-wide issues through collaborative, equitable and innovative approaches in four South Carolina counties.
Key Information: Applicants must be nonprofits serving Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton or Jasper counties.
Description
The Catalyst Grant Program, run by Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina, supports nonprofits undertaking large-scale projects that address community-wide issues. Launched in 2020, the program focuses on work serving Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties, with an emphasis on collaborative, equitable and innovative approaches. Multi-year funding provides sustained support for these efforts.
Proposals fall into two categories: Community Innovation and Strategic Capacity Building. These categories reflect the program’s interest in both innovative community projects and the organizational capacity needed to carry out nonprofit work. Community members participate in reviewing proposals, visiting project sites and recommending awards to the Foundation.
