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Specific deadlines for Northern and Southern Lowcountry competitive grant tracks are not listed on this page; detailed schedules are on linked sub-pages.
Competitive Grants (Coastal Community Foundation) is a grant from the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina that funds nonprofit organizations working to improve quality of life in the Northern and Southern Lowcountry regions of coastal South Carolina. The program uses a community-based grantmaking model in which volunteer committees of diverse community members guide funding decisions.
Supported areas include education, workforce development, health, and civic engagement. Grant amounts vary. Eligible applicants are nonprofits serving coastal South Carolina communities.
CCF also provides capacity-building programs and technical assistance to strengthen the regional nonprofit ecosystem alongside its competitive grantmaking.
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Grants & Scholarships - Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Northern Lowcountry Grants Southern Lowcountry Grants Frequently Asked Questions Process, Schedule & Reporting Scholarships for Current High School Seniors Scholarships for Graduate & Non-traditional Students Frequently Asked Questions Process & Schedule Reverend Pinckney Scholars Programs College Readiness College Success Giving back, moving our region forward Grantmaking at Coastal Community Foundation is rooted in our belief that philanthropy isn’t something that is done to a community, it’s done in close partnership with communities — its nonprofits, workers, families, students, teachers and civic leaders.
That’s how we create vibrant communities. The Grantmaking & Community Leadership Department oversees grants, scholarship programs, place-based impact investments and community leadership efforts to improve the quality of life in coastal South Carolina. In addition, CCF supports the regional, nonprofit ecosystem by offering organizations capacity-building programs as well as technical assistance.
Our work includes grantmaking to nonprofits that work in communities, providing scholarships, training neighborhood leaders and nonprofit organizations, as well as preparing high school students for college. In our competitive programs that involve application processes, our decisions are guided by volunteer committees of community members.
We call it community-based grantmaking, which means we include diverse voices from outside the organization to ensure we represent the perspectives of the communities we serve, as well as the geography and areas of interest covered by our funding programs. Learn more about Competitive Grants Learn more about Scholarships Reverend Pinckney Scholars Programs Learn more about Reverend Pinckney Scholars Programs
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations serving the coastal South Carolina region; specific eligibility details are on sub-pages for each Lowcountry track. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates See official notice Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.