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Connected Communities Grants Connected Communities Grants What makes residents love where they live? What draws people to a place and keeps them there? Central Carolina Community Foundation is working to make the Midlands more connected, vibrant, compassionate, and engaged.
We strive for a livable, equitable and just community to live, work, play and raise a family. Connected Communities grants support this work through funding innovative ideas from nonprofit organizations that will further knit our community together. The Foundation aims to inspire organizations to engage and invest in our community and build on the community’s existing assets.
Connected Communities is a challenge grant for interesting and engaging ideas to improve the community’s quality of life and livability and to increase residents’ satisfaction and community attachment. More specifically, Connected Communities grants will fund the most important elements of an attractive community as identified by the John S. and James L.
Knight Foundation, Gallup, and On the Table community surveys.
Connected Communities projects should increase the quality of life, community attachment and satisfaction by increasing Midlands residents’ easy access to: Safe places to live and work Healthcare facilities and services Quality job opportunities Safe, proximal, high-quality recreational areas Quality arts and cultural events We Are Looking for Ideas That … Enhance community connections in the Midlands.
Incorporate novel approaches to creating a vibrant, connected community. Raise public awareness of the area/region. Provide a measurable level of community involvement (volunteers or participants).
Are new or expansion projects. Current programs from organizations will not be considered. Promote philanthropy across our region.
If your project/program relates to our criteria, we encourage you to apply.
Routine operating expenses of the organization Programs that are routinely implemented at an organization Fundraising projects—including events Endowment or capital campaigns Conference travel, underwriting or sponsorship Organizations must be determined as a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, public entities or other charitable, educational or faith-based Organizations must be physically located in one of the following 11 counties in the Midlands: Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda and Sumter Organizations must register for and participate in Midlands Gives Applicants may request $10,000-$60,000.
Funds are only available in the form of challenge grants. The challenge portion must generate an additional 20% of the award from the Community Foundation (30% for year two projects and 40% for year three projects). The Foundation will not accept a transfer of internal funds or non-tangible in-kind contributions.
In addition, the challenge funds must be raised after the project starts. Participation in Midlands Gives can be used to assist in meeting the match goal. Note: The Community Foundation acknowledges general costs are associated with operating a nonprofit.
As such, grantees may allocate up to 15% of their grant award for general and administrative costs (i.e. overhead or indirect costs).
September 1 – Round #1 Application Open September 30 — Round #1 application Close October 28 – Round #2 Applications Open (by invitation) November 18 — Round #2 Applications Close (by invitation) January 21 & 22 — Round #3 Finalist Presentations (by invitation) February 12 – Organizations Notified of Application Status Project Timeline March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027 View our terms and conditions for grant awards before you apply.
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Your gift allows us to respond to community needs and collaborate with other organizations. During our Connected Communities project, neighbors from all walks of life came together for months to create something in unity. I have witnessed complete strangers become close friends and so much creativity come to life.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations serving the 11 counties in the South Carolina Midlands region (including Richland and Lexington counties where Columbia is located). Requires 20-40% matching funds. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 - $60,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Connected Communities Grants is funded by Central Carolina Community Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in South Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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