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

June 2027 (Full application deadline for Open Grants)

Up to $15,000 for arts, hospice care, or Alzheimer’s projects; up to $10,000 for other focus areas; average award $7,500; single-year funding.

Supports nonprofits in select South Carolina counties with flexible funding for arts, hospice care, Alzheimer’s, and other community needs.

--- ## Description Open Grants provide flexible funding to nonprofits serving Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, as well as arts nonprofits in Georgetown County, South Carolina. The program is designed to address a range of community needs, with a particular focus on the arts, hospice care, Alzheimer’s and related disorders, but also welcomes proposals in other areas. Funding can be used for general operating support or specific projects, empowering organizations to address urgent needs and further their missions. --- ## Due Dates - June 2027: Full application deadline for Open Grants (anticipated/projected; 11:59 p.m. June 1 or next business day if weekend) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $15,000 for proposals in arts, hospice care, or Alzheimer’s and related disorders - Up to $10,000 for proposals in other focus areas - Average award is approximately $7,500 - Funding is typically for a single year --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants include: - Nonprofits serving Berkeley, Charleston, and/or Dorchester counties - Arts nonprofits in Georgetown County - Organizations must generally be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits, have a fiscal sponsor, be a house of worship, or a governmental entity - Applications for general operating support are allowed and encouraged - Organizations are expected to affirm a commitment to equity and inclusion, ensuring no qualified individual is excluded based on age, religion, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the [Northern Lowcountry Regional Cycle Application](https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/grantee-login/) on the foundation’s online portal - A community-based committee reviews applications and may conduct site visits or request follow-up information - Final funding decisions are typically announced in October - Applicants should preview application requirements and ensure eligibility before applying --- ## Additional Information - Grantees receiving $5,000 or more are required to submit a cumulative, formal report covering the work completed during the foundation’s fiscal year - The foundation uses Results-Based Accountability (RBA) for reporting and impact assessment - For technical issues with the portal, contact Kristi Wallace at Kristi@CoastalCommunityFoundation.org --- ## External Links - [Open Grants Program Page](https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/competitive-grants/open-grants/) - [Grantee Login / Application Portal](https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/grantee-login/) - [Competitive Grants Overview](https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/competitive-grants/) - [ACH Authorization Agreement](https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/coastal-community-foundation-of-sc-ach-authorization-agreement/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | grants@coastalcommunityfoundation.org | | Portal/account assistance | Kristi Wallace – Kristi@CoastalCommunityFoundation.org | | Foundation phone | 843-723-3635 |79:T7eb,Funder: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline for Open Grants) Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 for arts, hospice care, or Alzheimer’s projects; up to $10,000 for other focus areas; average award $7,500; single-year funding. 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