Costco Foundation Community Services Grants in South Carolina
Nonprofit organizations in South Carolina that are 501(c)(3)s and run programs for children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary support that may complement theatre or arts programming. Grants from Costco Foundation help community-focused groups cover eligible program costs, with decisions based on demonstrated need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and diversified funding.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in South Carolina
South Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services or related social programs can seek invitation-only funding to develop new approaches or directions. Focused on innovation, Creag Foundation invites smaller or evolving organizations to submit letters of inquiry if they are tackling existing or previously unaddressed social issues, which may include theater-related community services or education.
Creag Foundation
Youth Development Grants for Nonprofits from DanPaul Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits worldwide, including those in South Carolina, can apply for DanPaul Foundation grants to support youth health, education, development, and welfare, with awards up to US $15,000. Organizations serving children and youth through enrichment, early childhood development, child advocacy, poverty and homelessness services, or related programs may be eligible, including theater-based initiatives that fit these priorities.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Theatre
Grants from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation help South Carolina theater and performing arts organizations, as well as other early-stage social enterprises, access up to US $300,000 for scalable social or environmental impact. Eligible nonprofits and impact-first for-profits must serve underserved communities, operate post-pilot and pre-scale, and plan to grow well beyond local, place-based models.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in South Carolina and worldwide can seek Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Cisco Systems Foundation prioritizes innovative, early-stage, tech-enabled solutions serving mostly economically underserved communities, with applications accepted year-round via an initial letter of inquiry.
Cisco Systems Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in South Carolina
South Carolina cultural nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million can seek more than US $100,000 to support arts and science programming, capital projects, or limited general support that demonstrates lasting impact. Theatre organizations may be eligible, especially those providing arts education, artist development, or STEAM-focused programs for young people, through the William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Youth Grants in South Carolina
Organizations serving children and youth from urban low-income communities in South Carolina can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants; awards more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Eligible entities include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and other public-benefit organizations working in education, children’s health, or family economic stability within the U.S.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community Development Grants for Nonprofits from PNC Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on early childhood education or community and economic development can seek funding to serve low- and moderate-income communities in South Carolina and other PNC markets. PNC Foundation provides support for programs such as early learning, affordable housing, small business assistance, arts and culture, and neighborhood revitalization.
PNC Foundation
Community and Arts Funding for Charities from Roche
Charitable organizations in South Carolina seeking support for community, arts, education, or humanitarian projects can apply for Roche Corporate Donations and Philanthropy. Focused on innovative, sustainable initiatives, Roche invites accredited charities to propose high-quality projects, which may include theater or cultural equipment needs, that engage local partners and employees and leverage Roche’s expertise.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian Health Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofits and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, or disaster relief in South Carolina and worldwide can seek support for programs serving marginalized communities. Semnani Family Foundation provides flexible funding for initiatives such as healthcare access, child and women’s health, literacy, and humanitarian aid, which may benefit theater groups with community health or education outreach components.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for South Carolina Nonprofits
With a mission to support charitable, scientific, medical, and educational work, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides South Carolina 501(c)(3) organizations with funding for programs that advance general welfare. Eligible nonprofits must use awarded funds within the U.S., and theatre organizations with qualifying educational or charitable programming may be considered.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Hansen Family Foundation Arts Grants in South Carolina
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
South Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for arts and culture, youth services, education, or humanitarian work can access funding through the Hansen Family Foundation; awards range from US $1,000 - US $10,000. Eligible U.S.-based organizations with budgets under $1 million may use grants for projects that reflect life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, which may include theatre-related needs.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding for Nonprofits from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits seeking support to tell impactful stories about their work can apply for the Storytelling Grant, with awards of more than US $50,000. Focused on preservation, education, and wellness, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation invites South Carolina arts and theater groups to apply if their programs fit these pillars.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
South Carolina Community Programs Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
South Carolina 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in areas like education, youth, families, poverty relief, or related needs can access funding through the Robinson Foundation for single-year projects. Eligible nonprofits must be over three years old and serve the Southern region, with support focused on tangible, meaningful impact rather than capital or facilities.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Community Services Grants in South Carolina
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
With a mission to support community services, Insperity provides South Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits with philanthropic grants or event sponsorships to advance their service and fundraising goals. Eligible organizations must either be Insperity clients, engage Insperity employees, or serve communities where employees live and work, so theater groups meeting these criteria may be eligible.
Insperity
South Carolina Community Programs Funding via Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and qualified local government entities in South Carolina communities near Georgia-Pacific manufacturing facilities can apply for Georgia-Pacific Foundation’s grants to support education, entrepreneurship, environmental, and community enrichment programs. Eligible groups within 30 miles of a GP community may benefit, including those with theater or arts initiatives that serve local residents.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Lawrence Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries seeking support for environmental, human services, or related community programs in South Carolina can apply for unrestricted grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000. With a mission to support environmental and human services causes, Lawrence Foundation provides program or operating support that may benefit theater organizations with qualifying community-focused work.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for South Carolina Theater
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides South Carolina theater and performing arts nonprofits with US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support cultural programs, equipment needs, and related community activities. IRS-qualified U.S. organizations, including museums, schools, and other community-based groups, may be eligible if a relatively small grant would make a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Support for Community Vitality
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Focused on basic needs, community development, and cultural enrichment, Ameriprise Financial invites U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply for program support, including in South Carolina. Organizations addressing hunger, shelter, financial literacy, workforce readiness, arts education, or arts access—and engaging Ameriprise volunteers—may be eligible for these community vitality and volunteer-driven grants.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Grants for Theater
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Theater and arts nonprofits in South Carolina seeking project-based support for education, social services, health, civic, cultural, or environmental programs can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, primarily in the U.S., fund one year of program activities rather than general operating support.
Dr Scholl Foundation
South Carolina Arts Commission Theater Funding via Grants
Applications due Feb 28, 2027
South Carolina artists, theaters, and other arts nonprofits seeking project support or equipment for theater and other arts programming in South Carolina can apply for up to US $2,500 in Arts Project Support Grants. The South Carolina Arts Commission funds actual project costs, including technical capacity, equipment, furniture, professional services, and professional development, with priority for Opportunity Initiative Counties.
South Carolina Arts Commission
South Carolina Arts Commission Grants for Theater
Applications due Mar 2, 2027
Eligible South Carolina colleges, universities, government units, public libraries, and qualifying nonprofits can apply for South Carolina Arts Commission’s Art of Community: Rural SC Grants; awards Up to US $5,000 for rural arts projects and equipment. Rural theater groups may fund items like lighting, sound equipment, or other project costs that expand public arts access.
South Carolina Arts Commission
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Community Services
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community services such as economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief in South Carolina can seek project, operating, or capital support. Grants from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation help U.S. community-focused nonprofits, including those that may need to upgrade facilities or equipment for their programs.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
South Carolina Arts Commission Public Art Funding
Applications due Apr 24, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and units of state or local government in South Carolina can receive up to US $15,000 to create or maintain permanent or semi-permanent public art, including murals, sculptures, and light or sound installations. South Carolina Arts Commission grants reimburse direct project costs like artist fees, fabrication, installation, and related public art programming that is free and accessible to all.
South Carolina Arts Commission
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Community Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
South Carolina theater and youth-focused nonprofits can access funding through Chick Fil A Foundation to support community, education, food security, housing, and environmental programs. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. and equivalent charities in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Singapore may receive US $30,000 - US $350,000 for impactful local initiatives.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Community Partnership Funding for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in South Carolina with strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation's national Community Partnership Award to recognize collaborative programs addressing significant social issues. Theatre organizations upgrading equipment as part of broader community-building initiatives may be eligible if they demonstrate exemplary leadership and measurable impact in the U.S.
Mutual Of America Foundation