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[Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina](https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org)

January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected) | February 2027 (Full application due date, projected) | February 2027 (Application deadline, projected)

Average award up to $3,000; typically one-year grants.

Supports community development, leadership, and neighborhood pride in low and moderate-income neighborhoods of Charleston and Colleton Counties, SC.

Mandatory capacity-building workshops for grantees; virtual pre-application session required for new/recently inactive applicants.

--- ## Description The N.E.W. Fund (Neighborhoods Energized to Win) is a competitive grant program established by the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina. Since 1991, it has aimed to foster self-sustaining community development, leadership, and pride in low and moderate-income neighborhoods within Charleston and Colleton Counties. The program provides not only funding but also leadership development and technical assistance to help build strong families, safe and supportive neighborhoods, residential pride, and active community participation. Priority is given to organizations that empower residents to shape their communities and demonstrate a commitment to these outcomes. --- ## Due Dates - **January 2027 (anticipated/projected):** Full application deadline (projected; 11:59 p.m. or next business day if on a weekend) - **February 2027 (anticipated/projected):** Full application due date referenced on the N.E.W. Fund page (applications are due February 1, projected) - **February 2027 (anticipated/projected):** Application deadline referenced on the N.E.W. Fund page — 11:59 p.m. on February 2 (or next business day if that date falls on a weekend, projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Average award:** Up to $3,000 per grant - **Grant duration:** Typically one year --- ## Eligibility - Open to grassroots and 501(c)3 nonprofit neighborhood organizations located in Charleston and/or Colleton Counties, SC. - Organizations may also work under a fiscal sponsor. - Houses of worship and governmental entities may be eligible (review application introduction for specifics). - Priority for projects that promote strong families, safe neighborhoods, residential pride, and active community participation. - New applicants or those who have not applied since 2015 must attend a virtual pre-application session. --- ## Application Process - **Pre-application:** New or long-inactive applicants are required to attend a virtual pre-application session. - **Application submission:** Apply via the [online grantee portal](https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/grantee-login/). - **Review:** Select groups may receive a site visit and/or follow-up questions. - **Notification:** Final decisions are typically announced in late April. - **Post-award:** Grantees must participate in mandatory capacity-building workshops. - **Reporting:** Grantees receiving $5,000 or more from any CCF competitive grant program must submit a cumulative annual report. --- ## Additional Information - All applicants and grantees must affirm a commitment to equity and inclusion. - The N.E.W. Fund is part of the foundation’s winter grant cycle. - For more details about eligibility and the application process, preview applications through the [grantee portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=ccfsc). --- ## External Links - [N.E.W. Fund Program Page](https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/competitive-grants/n-e-w-fund-neighborhoods-energized-to-win/) - [Grantee Portal](https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/grantee-login/) - [Preview Applications](https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=ccfsc) - [Coastal Community Foundation Competitive Grants Overview](https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/competitive-grants/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|---------------| | Grants Team | [grants@coastalcommunityfoundation.org](mailto:grants@coastalcommunityfoundation.org) | 843-723-3635 | | Kristi Wallace (Portal) | [Kristi@CoastalCommunityFoundation.org](mailto:Kristi@CoastalCommunityFoundation.org) | | | General Inquiries | [Coastal Community Foundation Contact Page](https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/who-we-are/) | |7a:T437,## Grant Eligibility Requirements **N.E.W. 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