Connected Communities Grants
The Connected Communities Grants fund innovative nonprofit projects that boost community connections and quality of life in South Carolina’s Midlands region.
Funder: Central Carolina Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Round #1) | November 2026 (Round #2, by invitation)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$60,000 per project (one-year, challenge grant; 20–40% match required)
Summary: Supports innovative nonprofit projects that strengthen community connections and improve quality of life in the Midlands of South Carolina.
Key Information: Only new or expansion projects are eligible; routine programs and operating expenses are not funded.
Description
Connected Communities Grants are designed to support nonprofit organizations with innovative projects that enhance community connections, quality of life, and resident satisfaction in the Midlands region of South Carolina. The program seeks ideas that make communities more livable, equitable, and vibrant by improving access to safe living and working environments, healthcare, job opportunities, affordable housing, recreational spaces, and arts and cultural events. Projects must be new or expansions of existing work, not routine operations, and should demonstrate measurable community engagement and involvement.
