The Community Impact Grant is designed to provide financial support to organizations and agencies that carry out community-based programs and/or services throughout Richland County.
Donor Name: Richland County
State: South Carolina
County: Richland County (SC)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/31/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $50,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The mission of Richland County Government, this program attempts to encourage organizations to continue to offer innovative and much needed services that enhance the quality of life for all citizens of this County.
Funding Information
- Organizations can apply for funding up to $50,000 for only one project.
- FY2024 (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations that are determined as charitable under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and nonprofit organizations registered as a charity with the Secretary of State. Richland County will not award grants to individuals, fraternal organizations and organizations that support and/or endorse political campaigns.
- Religious organizations may receive funding; however, Richland County may not sponsor nor provide financial support to a religious organization in a manner which would actively involve it in a religious activity (i.e. public funds must not be used for a religious purpose). Thus, any funds provided must be solely utilized for secular purposes and the principal or primary goal of the sponsored activity must not be to advance religion.
Program Criteria (proposed request must address one of the following)
- The activity meets service-type activities outlined in the organization’s mission, long-range plans, goals and objectives.
- The activity, in whole or in part, provides opportunities for underserved populations in Richland County.
- The activity provides solutions by way of systems or approaches that can prevent, mitigate or resolve individual, family, or community problems as outlined in the categories of the application.
Requirements
Organizations must apply to be considered for funding each year.
- Organizations receiving Accommodation Tax or Hospitality Tax funds will not be considered for funding, unless waived by majority vote of Council.
- Richland County Council shall make all awards pursuant to this grant program.
For more information, visit Richland County.
