Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation
The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation awards multi-year grants to South Carolina nonprofits for projects in annually changing priority areas such as arts education, child welfare, mental health, and veteran services.
Funder: Central Carolina Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application close date, invitation-only, projected)
Funding Amounts: Multi-year grants; typical amounts and durations vary by priority area and year.
Summary: Supports South Carolina nonprofits with multi-year grants for annually changing priority areas such as arts education, child welfare, mental health, and veteran services.
Key Information: Application is by invitation only; submission of an Interest Form is required for consideration.
Description
The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation, administered by the Central Carolina Community Foundation, offers multi-year Area of Need grants to nonprofit organizations based in South Carolina. The Foundation’s funding priorities are determined annually and have previously included arts education, child welfare, mental health, and veteran services. The grant program was established in 2000 and reflects the band’s commitment to supporting the community. Funding priorities may change each year, and only invited organizations may submit a full application.
