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Apply for Grants
PLEASE NOTE: Applications are updated with current instructions 3 - 6 months prior to the application deadline for each program.
Bakker Family Fund
Nonprofit groups in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties
Grants of up to $10,000 are available annually to nonprofit organizations addressing charitable programs in certain targeted areas. Deadline: October 2008
The Beaufort Fund
Nonprofit groups in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton or Jasper Counties
Grants of up to $15,000 are available annually to nonprofit organizations addressing all charitable areas. Deadline: August 22, 2008
Click here for an application.
Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation
Georgetown County citizens
The mission of the Bunnelle Foundation is to improve the quality of life for Georgetown County citizens by focusing on causes consistent with Mrs. Bunnelle’s values, with an emphasis on:
- Meeting basic human needs
- Addressing the root causes of poverty
- Advancing equitable economic growth and environmental conservation; and
- Encouraging positive youth development.
Deadlines vary by program. Please contact Executive Director, Geales Sands at: gsands@CCFgives.org or at: 843-237-1222 for additional information or go to www.bunnelle.org.
Charles Webb - Ed Croft Endowment (call 723-3635 to apply)
Selected nonprofit organizations serving children with special needs in Berkeley, Charleston or Dorchester Counties
Grants generally ranging from $3,000-$10,000 are available annually to benefit children (0-18 years with an emphasis on 0-6) with special needs (disabled mentally or physically).
Deadline: Program Summary - April 13, 2008
Cooper River Bridge Run Fund
Charitable organizations in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties
Grants up to $1,500 are available annually for nonprofit groups that promote regular physical activity for a healthy lifestyle. Deadline: January 11, 2008
Click here for an application
Donor-Advised Funds (call 723-3635 to apply)
Various nonprofit organizations
A number of donors have established "donor-advised" funds within CCF and make recommendations from time to time as to grants which they would like the Board to consider for approval. Most donor-advisors do not invite unsolicited requests. Those who do are listed on these pages. No Unsolicited Requests
DonorsChoose/ Teacher Grants
Public school educators throughout South Carolina
CCF is partnering with the national nonprofit DonorsChoose to increase funding for teacher-initiated classroom projects. Teachers post proposals on the DonorsChoose website, so donors can fund those they find most appealing to them. No Deadline. Applications are accepted year-round at www.donorschoosesc.org
Click here for an application.
Expansion Arts Fund
New and emerging artists and arts groups, with an emphasis on rural and minority talent, throughout CCF's service area.
Awards of up to $2,500 (Individuals) and $5,000 (Organizations), are available every two years depending upon geographical residence. Having given 2006-2007 grants in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper Counties, the program will next benefit artists and arts groups in Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester, and Georgetown counties. Deadline: Projected December 2008
Michael & Donna Griffith Lowcountry Artist's Award
Visual artists in Charleston County who are fine art sculptors or who work in oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels or drawing.
One award of $5,000 will be made to a visual artist who is a resident of Charleston County to provide funding to support the artist during the creation of a work of art that reflects or depicts "the look and feel" of the Lowcountry.
Deadline: March 20, 2008
Click here for an application.
Ketner Fund for Social Justice (call 723-3635 to apply)
Various nonprofit organizations
Provides grants for programs that aim to eliminate prejudice. The Fund's current focus is on programs which address prejudice related to sexual orientation.
No Deadline
Ketner Lowcountry Women's Fund (call 723-3635 to apply)
Various nonprofit organizations
Makes grants for programs which help to eliminate inequities in the lives of women, primarily in the Lowcountry. The Fund's current focus is on programs which address prejudice related to sexual orientation.
No Deadline
Lowcountry Conservation Loan Fund (call 723-3635 to apply)
Land conservation organizations working in Allendale , Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry, and Jasper counties.
The Fund, established with generous donations from the Merck Family Foundation and the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, provides low-cost, interim financing to pre-approved nonprofit conservation organizations to protect lands with significant ecological, wildlife, scenic and recreational value. Loans of up to $500,000 with repayment of up to two years may be used for a variety of purposes related to land acquisition.
No Deadline
Open Grants
Any nonprofit organization in Charleston, Berkeley or Dorchester Counties
Grants of up to $10,000 are available annually to selected nonprofit organizations for projects designed to enhance the arts, education, the environment, health, human needs or community development.
Deadline: June 2, 2008
Click here for an application.
REALTORS Housing Opportunities Fund
Nonprofit groups in Berkeley, Charleston or Dorchester Counties that focus on affordable housing.
Grants of $500 - $3,000 are available during spring, summer, fall, and winter cycles, to assist in the education, development, maintenance or repair of housing.
Deadliine for 2008: March 31st, June 30th, September 30th, and December 30th.
Click here for an application.
Saul Alexander Foundation (call 723-3635 to apply)
Jewish and nonprofit groups in Charleston County and based in Summerville, SC
An affiliate foundation of CCF, the Saul Alexander Foundation trustees recommend grants of $500 to $5,000 to be made each year, with 50% going to Jewish causes, 15% to Summerville causes, and the remainder to other nonprofit groups. Deadline: September 2008, by invitation only
Scholarship Funds
Various students
Several donors have established funds which provide annual scholarships to high school seniors. While some funds are open to all, others solicit requests from students with particular majors or from particular geographical areas. Awards range generally from $500 to $5,000. Deadline: March 20, 2008
Click here for an application and here for descriptions.
The N.E.W. Fund (Neighborhoods Energized to Win)
Low-to-moderate income neighborhood groups in Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, and Dorchester counties
Awards of up to $2,500 are available this year on a competitive basis for low/moderate-income neighborhood groups. The grants, available because of contributions from area businesses, individuals and governments, are used to address key issues in the neighborhoods and to strengthen the leadership skills of neighborhood residents.
Deadline: March 28, 2008
Click here for an application. Winthrop Family Allendale/ Hampton Fund
Nonprofit groups in Allendale and Hampton Counties
Grants of up to $10,000 are available annually to nonprofit organizations addressing all charitable areas, with particular attention to education, health and conservation/preservation of the built and natural environment.
Deadline: September 2008
Women Making a Difference Fund (WMD) (call 723-3635 to apply)
Grants of up to $10,000 are available to nonprofit organizations in Charleston County whose work is consistent with WMD's mission of addressing the well-being of women and children in Charleston County. Applications are accepted only from organizations nominated by a member of Women Making a Difference.
Deadline: August 2008 by invitation only.
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