Continuous Improvement Grants of up to $25,000 will focus on the three amplified areas in the Foundation’ vision statement by which all Spartanburg County residents can reach their human potential: quality of life, educational achievement, and economic mobility.
Donor Name: Spartanburg County Foundation
State: South Carolina
County:
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/20/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $25,000
Details:
Focus Areas
Quality of Life
This area addresses opportunities to improve the overall well-being of Spartanburg County residents through access to community and cultural programs, activities, and green spaces; improvement of physical and mental health with cultural competence; and access to resources that provide household stability. Examples of these opportunities may include, but are not limited to:
- Community/cultural programs, physical activities that strengthen health and well-being, outdoor spaces accessible to the community
- Care for uninsured adults and children, Spanish speaking staff, programs to address mental health needs for diverse populations
- Mobile food markets, rent/mortgaging assistance, utility assistance, home repairs
Educational Achievement
This area is focused on reducing barriers to academic success and improving the educational achievement of Spartanburg County residents through supportive services and programs for K-12 students, access to post-secondary education and careers, and opportunities for return-to-learn adults. Examples of these opportunities may include, but are not limited to:
- Mentoring, out-of-school-time programs, summer learning/learning loss prevention
- Internships, programs for first-year college students
- GED completion, internet access, books and other academic materials
Economic Mobility
This area is focused on improving the potential for upward economic mobility in the Spartanburg County community through increased ability for financial self-sufficiency, opportunities for asset building, and access to affordable and reliable transportation. Examples of these opportunities may include, but are not limited to:
- Job training/certification, job search/placement, financial coaching
- Small/minority business development, home ownership assistance programs
- Supplements for transportation costs, transportation programs for rural areas, ride sharing
Eligibility Criteria
The Spartanburg County Foundation considers only those organizations and institutions that are recognized as 501(c)(3) non-profit and/or tax-exempt entities providing services to the residents of Spartanburg County, South Carolina. By meeting these criteria, certain institutions and organizations located outside of Spartanburg County may be eligible for funding; however, funding is restricted to benefit Spartanburg County only. Organizations that serve multiple counties must clearly show that the funds will remain in Spartanburg County. Grants from the Spartanburg County Foundation are for a period of one year. Except in unusual circumstances, multi-year grants are not considered.
The Spartanburg County Foundation does not Generally Provide Funding for:
- Annual fund campaigns.
- Recurring requests from a grantee for the same purpose for which a Foundation grant has been previously awarded.
- Endowments.
- Film projects.
- Publication of books or reports.
- Fundraising events, celebrations, or dinners.
- Individual schools unless the proposed project is district- or county-wide and is supported by the District Superintendent(s).
The Spartanburg County Foundation does not Provide Funding for:
- Lobbying activities, political organizations, or candidates for public offices.
- Individual projects.
- Organizations that require membership in certain religions, require participation in a religious activity, or advance a particular religious faith. (Faith-based organizations with a 501(c)3 status may be eligible if they welcome and serve all members of the community regardless of religious belief.)
- Research that is of a non-community nature or that does not have promise of near-term benefits to the citizens of Spartanburg County.
- Debt reductions, deficits, or previous obligations.
- Retroactive expenses/activities.
For more information, visit Continuous Improvement Grants.
