Grants Roundup: Deadlines for the Week of Nov. 3
SCAC Deadlines and Coaching Opportunities
Though not the only way, grants are among the main ways the SCAC accomplishes its work.
Because of their importance to that, and what they mean to so many of you, The Hub wants to help keep Arts Commission grants top-of-mind to reduce the number of times we hear people say, “If only we’d known about (X or Y) grant!”
Enter Grants Roundup. On Tuesdays during grants season, you can expect these highlights:
- grants due this week, then ones due later (in increments) before
- providing a rundown on open grant opportunities and then
- upcoming grants coaching sessions.
Current SCAC grantees and S.C. Arts Directory artists will be sent a digest-style email on the first of every month while we have time-sensitive grants open. (The Roundup will run on the next day when state holidays occur on a Tuesday.)
SCAC Grant Deadlines
The state of South Carolina and South Carolina Arts Commission fiscal year runs July 1-June 30 each year. We are currently in FY26.
THIS WEEK
These are to serve mainly as final reminders to finish in-progress applications. Most grant applications simply cannot be undertaken well in this short a time frame. Consult an appropriate member of our team with questions.
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NEXT WEEK
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NEXT 30(ish) DAYS
- Emerging Artist grants (apply by Thursday, November 20, 2025; 11:59 p.m. ET)
Additional Grant Opportunities
Rolling-deadline grants
These grants offer convenient deadlines, but you are advised to apply at least six (6) weeks before your project for some. Always consult the guidelines for specific instructions.
- Accessibility grants*
- Art of Community: Rural SC grants*
- Arts Project Support grants*
- School Arts Support grants (apply by Tuesday, February 17, 2026; 11:59 p.m. ET)
*The deadline to apply for FY26 funding is Monday, March 2, 2026.
Time-sensitive open grants
- Artists’ Business Initiative grants (submit letter of intent by Thursday, December 18, 2025; 11:59 p.m. ET)
- District Arts Support grants (submit letter of intent deadline by Thursday, December 18, 2025; 11:59 p.m. ET)
Important notes
- Consult the SCAC grants page for up-to-date information on all grant deadlines (subject to change) and deadlines for non-grant programs.
- Always read the grant guidelines in full.
- For next steps, grant guidance, and more information, consult the appropriate member of our team if you are an artist or represent local organizations, an educational institution, or a non-arts business or organization offering arts programming.
Grants Coaching
- ONE-ON-ONE CALLS are available for the Grants Team to answer your questions about the grants process with 15- or 30-minute sessions, Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 2-4:30 p.m. Advance registration required. Visit the Grants Coaching page for further information and registration links.
- APPLICANT COACHING CALLS… The Grants Team and program directors are hosts of periodic informational sessions using Zoom about currently-available grant opportunities. Each session reviews a grant’s guidelines and application and includes a Q&A session. Sessions are free, but you must register in advance by using the provided link.
- Thursday, Nov. 20: Artists’ Business Initiative grants coaching (1o:30-11:15 a.m. ET)
SCAC grants experts are here to help!
Meet the experts serving you on the SCAC Grants Team. Need assistance? Send an email to grants@arts.sc.gov!
