Systems Change and Community Engagement Grants for Nonprofit
GrantID: 76062
Grant Funding Amount Low: $1,500
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $100,000
Summary
This summary describes community grant opportunities available through a foundation that funds nonprofit organizations working to reduce poverty and improve economic mobility and housing security in South Carolina. The opportunities are intended for established nonprofit groups and coalitions operating within the state; individual persons and private businesses are not eligible to receive these grants directly. Applicants must focus their work on systemic challenges tied to poverty, such as economic opportunity, stable housing, or accessible healthcare, and must meet defined eligibility criteria to be considered.
Several structured funding tracks are offered. One major category, Systems Change Grants, supports organizations and coalitions proposing work that seeks to shift policies, power dynamics, or institutional norms that contribute to persistent poverty. These grants are competitive and available to nonprofits doing work at the local, regional, or statewide level, with funding intended to enable scalable solutions and long-term impact in housing security or economic mobility.
Another category, Community Engagement Grants, provides smaller awards to support outreach, events, trainings, workshops, and other activities that engage and uplift communities experiencing poverty. These grants are meant for one-time or occasional activities that align with priority areas and help deepen community involvement.
Grant funds can be used for general operating support, project costs, community outreach, and work specifically informed by the lived experiences of the communities served. However, funding is not available for activities unrelated to the foundation’s focus on economic mobility, housing security, or healthcare systems change, and organizations operating less than one year are ineligible.
The overall intent of these opportunities is to strengthen the capacity of nonprofit partners, support innovative and collaborative approaches to reducing poverty, and foster systemic improvements that lead to greater economic stability and well-being for underserved populations throughout South Carolina.
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