Community Foundation of Greenville strives to make our leadership and grantmaking reflect a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We hope to break down barriers that nonprofit leaders of color face in securing philanthropic funding by providing grants for operating or program support for their organizations.
Criteria:
Grant recipients must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt agency located within or provide services to the residents of Greenville County, South Carolina. Grant recipients will be organizations led by people of color and/or organizations serving disadvantaged neighborhoods. Also, grant recipients must have an operating budget of $250,000 or more. Recipients must be a nonprofit organization; these grants are not for commercial or small-business loans, events, or sponsorships. Grant awards will range between $5,000 – $12,500.
Priorities:
We are especially interested in organizations that:
- Advance equity for the Black and Hispanic communities in Greenville County through community-wide efforts.
- Are neighborhood-based and provide needed resources to their communities.
- Offer programming that serves students and/or older adults.
Grant Details and Timeline:
The 2026 grant process has closed. Check back early next year for details about the 2027 grant process.
Since 2020, the Community Foundation has granted $700,000 to minority-led nonprofits in Greenville County.
2026 Grants Awarded – $100,000 total
BOLD Leadership Network
CommunityWorks
Lead Academy
Lead Collective
Phillis Wheatley Community Center
Pleasant Valley Connection
Unity Health on Main
Upstate Fatherhood Coalition
Washington School Monument Fund
Click here to see a list of past grant recipients.
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Upstate Circle of Friends
Read More: Upstate Circle of FriendsImpact Story from our 2024 Report to the Community
