Volvo Car USA Operations Grants Fund
Funds nonprofit projects near Ridgeville, SC that advance education, sustainability, inclusion, and innovation to benefit the local community.
Funder: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $1,000 to $25,000 per grant; most grants are one-year awards.
Summary: Supports nonprofits near Volvo’s Ridgeville, SC plant in education, sustainability, inclusion, and innovation.
Key Information: Eligibility limited to nonprofits operating within 40 miles of the Ridgeville plant.
Description
The Volvo Car USA Operations Grants Fund, administered by the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina, provides funding to local nonprofit organizations working within 40 miles of Volvo’s Ridgeville, SC manufacturing plant. The fund targets projects in four focus areas: education (especially workforce development), environment and sustainability, inclusion, equity and belonging, and innovative solutions to community challenges. The program is designed to foster positive, lasting impact in the Lowcountry region by supporting organizations that align with these priorities.
