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Before You Start

Let's get organized

All grant applications are submitted through our online portal, so having your materials ready ahead of time will save you time later.

Apply Through our Grant Portal

We encourage your team to thoroughly review all information about the grant before applying. All grant applications must be submitted through the grant portal. 

  • Opportunities are listed in the grant portal during their open period.

  • If there are no opportunities listed on the "Apply" page of the grant portal, then we are not currently accepting applications.

  • For a list of application dates and to monitor future opportunities, visit our Grant Opportunities page.

Please note: Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications are not accepted. You can save your progress in the grant portal and return to complete your application at any time before the submission deadline. Once your application has been submitted, you cannot go back and make changes. Declinations will be emailed.

Get Your Documents Ready

Central Carolina Community Foundation may request these documents at any time during the application process or after you have received funds:

  • Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3) tax exemption letter OR fiscal sponsorship agreement

  • Charitable registration letter from the SC Secretary of State’s Public Charities Section OR a current letter stating the organization is exempt from registration

  • Vision, Values, and Mission Statement

  • Audited Financial Statements (Form 990)

  • Staff listing and Board of Directors roster 

Quick tip for the grant portal

You do not have to finish everything at once. You can save your progress and return later, but you will not be able to make changes after submitting.

Before you click “Apply”

1. Check your eligibility

Prior to applying, organizations must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in or serving South Carolina and meet all Central Carolina Community Foundation grant eligibility requirements as outlined in the grant application. Once submitted, applications cannot be edited, so it is worth preparing in advance.

Grant Opportunities

2. Review terms & conditions

Before you apply, please review our Terms and Conditions for grant awards.

Download Terms and Conditions

3. Create or log into your grant portal account

All interested applicants must use our grant portal to apply for grants.

Grant Portal Tutorial

What We Do Not Fund

  • Fundraising projects

  • Debt reduction

  • Endowment development or capital campaigns

  • Medical research

Now, you are ready to start!

Start a new application or return to a saved one. You will need to create an account or sign in to continue.

Sign In to the Grant Portal

Get In Touch

Questions? Call us at 803-254-5601 at email grants@yourfoundation.org.

Contact Us

Founded in 1984, Central Carolina Community Foundation connects and mobilizes people and resources to strengthen our community. We partner with donors to support nonprofits, equip students, advance collaborative solutions, and inspire giving across the Midlands and beyond.