The Lowcountry Artistic Vitality Grant is a grant from the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation that funds arts organizations reflecting the vitality and diversity of the Lowcountry region of South Carolina. The program provides general operating grants to support, innovate, and connect the Lowcountry arts ecosystem across Horry, Georgetown, Berkeley, Dorchester, Charleston, Colleton, Hampton, Jasper, and Beaufort Counties. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits or fiscally-sponsored organizations with total annual expenses under $1 million that demonstrate artistic vitality and support of professional and local artists; organizations focused primarily on arts education or social services are not eligible. The foundation requires a conversation with program staff and in-person experience of the organization's work before accepting an application. Awards range from $25 to $235,500.

The Beaufort Fund is sponsored by Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina. Established in 1998, The Beaufort Fund supports nonprofits in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper counties through three grant categories: Genesis Grants for strategic growth, Operational Grants for established nonprofits, and First-Time Grants for new applicants. This fund offers general support that could potentially benefit organizations serving immigrant communities.

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.

Micro Accessibility Grants is a grant from South Arts that funds arts organizations in making their programs and facilities more accessible to persons with disabilities. Offering matching grants of up to $1,000, the program supports costs such as accessibility equipment, staff training, and program modifications. Eligible applicants are nonprofit arts organizations located in the South Arts service region, which includes Georgia and surrounding southeastern states. South Arts encourages grantees to actively hire artistic personnel of all abilities. Applications for the most recent cycle closed September 3, 2025; organizations should join the mailing list to be notified of future opportunities.

Davis Family Foundation Grants is sponsored by Davis Family Foundation. The foundation provides one-year grants to support educational, medical, and cultural/arts organizations. In education, it prioritizes systemic change and improved academic outcomes. In medical care, it supports programs that increase effectiveness or decrease costs. In arts and culture, it supports organizations that promote music, theater, drama, history, literature, and the arts. Geographic focus: Southern Maine (priority), other parts of Maine, and rarely other parts of New England Focus areas: Education, Medical/Health, Cultural/Arts