The Community Impact Grant provides 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: 02/04/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
In keeping with 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 residents.
Pending budget approval, Richland County Council set aside up to $1,830,000 of the General Operating Fund for the Community Impact Grant (CIG) Fund for fiscal year 2025. Up to Sixty percent ($1,098,000) of CIG funds will be allocated to identified Community Partners. Up to forty percent ($732,000) will be allocated for competitive grants.
Proposed projects must address the following criteria:
- 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.
Projects should address one or more of the following community issues:
- Youth services and programs
- Education
- Recreation
- Health and safety
- Workforce development
- Food insecurity
- Veterans services
Project Period
July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
Program Criteria
- 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.
Program Requirements
- Organizations must apply to be considered for funding each year.
- Organizations must disclose any and all funds received from Richland County.
- Organizations that receive other funds from Council may have awards adjusted by such amount of other funds.
- Richland County Council shall make all awards pursuant to this grant program.
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.
For more information, visit Community Impact.
