[Central Carolina Community Foundation](https://www.yourfoundation.org)

September 2026 (application opens & closes)

No maximum; average grant ~$950; total annual pool ~$23,000–$23,000+

Supports charitable organizations addressing critical needs and strengthening communities in the Greater Chapin, SC area.

--- ## Description The Greater Chapin Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Central Carolina Community Foundation, provides annual grants to organizations serving the Greater Chapin area—including Ballentine, Chapin, Little Mountain, Peak, Prosperity, and White Rock, South Carolina. The program aims to uplift and strengthen local organizations that address critical community needs, develop individual competencies, leverage matching funds, provide opportunities for underserved populations, and build on community strengths. Grants are intended to have a positive, direct impact on the quality of life for residents in the region. --- ## Due Dates - Application opens (anticipated): September 2026 - Application closes / full application deadline (anticipated): September 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - No maximum grant request amount. - Typical grant size: average ~$950 per award (recent year). - Total annual pool: approximately $22,000–$23,000+ distributed among 20–30 organizations. - Grant period: January 1 to June 30 (following year). --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be: - 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, public entities, or other charitable, educational, or faith-based organizations. - Must serve the Greater Chapin area: Ballentine, Chapin, Little Mountain, Peak, Prosperity, and White Rock. - Organizations awarded a grant must: - Publicly recognize the Greater Chapin Community Endowment as the funding source (on social media, press releases, news coverage, and promotional materials). - Not eligible: - Debt reduction, endowment/capital campaigns, medical research, or projects that restrict participation based on protected characteristics. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [Central Carolina Community Foundation grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cccfoundation). - Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications are not accepted. - Applicants are encouraged to review all grant details on the [Greater Chapin Community Foundation grant page](https://yourfoundation.org/greater-chapin-community-foundation). - Declination notices will be sent via email. - Grantees must submit a final report within 30 days of expending funds or 15 days after the grant period ends. --- ## Additional Information - Grants are reviewed by the Greater Chapin Community Foundation Grants Committee; final decisions are made by the Central Carolina Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees. - The Foundation also offers a separate scholarship program for students in the area (see program page for details). --- ## External Links - [Greater Chapin Community Foundation Grant Page](https://yourfoundation.org/greater-chapin-community-foundation) - [Central Carolina Community Foundation Home](https://www.yourfoundation.org) - [Grant Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cccfoundation) - [Community Funds Information](https://www.yourfoundation.org/community-funds/chapin/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | Address | |----------------------------------|-------------------------------|-----------------|-----------------------------------------------| | Greater Chapin Community Foundation | GCCE@yourfoundation.org | 803.730.3275 | 2142 Boyce Street, Suite 402, Columbia, SC 29201 | | Central Carolina Community Foundation (main) | [Contact Form](https://www.yourfoundation.org/contact) | 803.254.5601 | 2142 Boyce St. Suite 402, Columbia, SC 29201 |

Greater Chapin Community Foundation

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