Grants

The Community Foundation of Greenville awards grants to IRS qualified charities. In 2009, the Community Foundation and its donors awarded 1,160 grants totaling almost $5 million.

Grantmaking 

Community Enrichment Grants are awarded annually on a competitive basis by the Community Foundation. Grants are available to nonprofit organizations that serve Greenville County. These grants support community-based projects where a modest grant can make a meaningful and sustained difference in the quality of life of Greenville's citizens.  The grant deadline for 2010 is March 5 at 4:00 pm.  

Greenville Women Giving Grants are awarded annually on a competitive basis by Greenville Women Giving, a special initiative of the Community Foundation.  These grants are high-impact grants of $40,000 to $100,000 in the areas of arts and culture, education, environment, health, and human services.  The grant deadline for 2010 is January 15 at 4:00 pm.

Hollingsworth Funds, Inc. Grants are awarded annually through a competitive grant process that is administered by the Community Foundation. Grant decisions are determined by the Hollingsworth Funds, Inc. Board of Directors. This fund was established for the benefit of Furman University, the YMCA of Greenville, and for charitable organization that operate or conduct affairs for the benefit of charitable uses within Greenville County or for the benefit of residents of Greenville County.  The grant deadline for 2010 is September 3 at 4:00 pm.

Walter Johnson Trust Grants:  The Community Foundation of Greenville serves as Trustee of the Walter Johnson Trust overseeing the administration and allocation of the funds. The income from this trust supports staff development for social service agencies and Community Foundation seminars. The Walter Johnson Trust will not award any grants in support of staff development for social service agencies in 2010.

Donor-Advised Fund Grants:  Many families have established Donor-Advised Funds at the Community Foundation and retain the ability to recommend grants to any 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Applications for distributions are not accepted for these funds.