Grants are one of the four ways the S.C. Arts Commission accomplishes its work in arts education and artist and community arts development.

The South Carolina Arts Commission is honored to have been named 2019 Public Sector Grantmaker of the Year by the 3,000-member Grant Professionals Association.
Read more about this honor on The Hub.
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Statewide Operating Support (SWO) grants?
That grant category has been phased out. SWO grantees were reassigned to our other operating support grant categories: General Operating Support and Operating Support for Small Organizations.
Teacher Standards Implementation (TSI) Grants?
That grant category has been replaced by Arts Teacher Support Grants.
Use the filters below to find the grant that is most relevant to your needs.
Arts Teacher Support Grants
Rolling
The application period for FY22 funding has passed. Details about FY23 funding are scheduled for release in Summer 2022.
Up to $3,000 per fiscal year
1:2 (grantee:SCAC); no match for qualifying schools
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District Arts Support Grants
03/29/2022
The application deadline for FY23 funding has passed.
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District Arts Coordinator Grants
04/05/2022
The application deadline for FY23 funding has passed.
Up to $30,000 per year for 3 years
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ABC Advancement Grants
05/17/2022
The application deadline for FY23 funding has passed.
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