Richland County Council has approved $300,000 of the General Operating Fund for the FY2022-23 Community Impact Grant Fund 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: 11/23/2022
Size of the Grant:$15,000
Grant Duration: 6 months
Details:
The Community Impact Grant program is designed to use scarce public resources most efficiently and responsibly to support a broad range of local community needs, such as arts and culture, social and health services, education and recreation in Richland County.
Grant Information
Organizations can apply for up to $15,000 in funding.
Grant Period
January – June 30, 2023
Organizations that offer community-based programs and services will soon be able to apply for financial support through a Richland County grant program.
Proposed projects must address one of 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.
Program Requirements
Organizations must apply to be considered for funding each year.
- Organizations must apply for either a one, two or three year funding option.
- Organizations receiving Accommodation 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.
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.
For more information, visit Community Impact Grant.