Grants to address Community Needs in South Carolina

The Abney Foundation makes grants for innovative and creative projects, and to programs which are responsive to changing community needs in the areas of education, health, social service and cultural affairs.

Donor Name: The Abney Foundation

State: South Carolina

County: All Counties

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 11/15/2023

Details:

The primary focus is on higher education with 75-80% of the funding used for this purpose. The remaining annual funding generally supports local organizations.

In applying for grants, the following information should be included:

• Summary statement.
• The specific purpose of the funds requested.
• The need for the project in the community.
• Qualifications of key personnel.
• The amount requested.
• A detailed copy of how the money would be spent.
• A detailed copy of the latest annual operating budget reflecting expenditures and receipts and a statement of assets.
• A statement advising how the grant, if made, can be evaluated with regard to the funds going to the agreed upon purpose and/or the effectiveness of the program.
• Recent grants received and applications pending.
• Names and members of the Board of Directors and their principal occupations.
• Evidence that this application has the approval of the Board of Directors: a copy of the minutes of the Board of Directors meeting.
• A copy of the organization’s Internal Revenue Service federal tax-exempt letter 501(c)(3).
• Names, titles and telephone numbers of three professionals familiar with the work of your organization.