Connected Communities Grants
Connected Communities Grants fund innovative nonprofit projects that strengthen community connections and quality of life in South Carolina’s Midlands region.
Funder: Central Carolina Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Round #1 application deadline, projected) | November 2026 (Round #2, by invitation, projected)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$60,000 per project; one-year challenge grants; matching requirement starts at 20% and increases for repeat projects.
Summary: Supports innovative nonprofit projects that strengthen community connections and improve quality of life in the Midlands region of South Carolina.
Key Information: Only new or expansion projects are eligible; routine operations and existing programs are not funded.
Description
Connected Communities Grants, offered by the Central Carolina Community Foundation, fund innovative projects from nonprofit organizations aimed at making the Midlands region of South Carolina more connected, vibrant, compassionate, and engaged. The program seeks to inspire organizations to invest in their communities and build on existing assets to enhance quality of life and increase residents’ satisfaction and attachment to their community. Funded projects should focus on increasing access to safe living and working environments, healthcare, quality jobs, affordable housing, recreational areas, and arts and cultural events, while promoting measurable community involvement and public awareness.
