It is strongly recommended that all applicants thoroughly review this webpage prior to applying. This guidance may change in response to the ever-changing nature of this disaster. We encourage you to regularly check this site for any updates.
The One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response is a statewide COVID response and recovery fund held at Central Carolina Community Foundation. The funds deployed will enhance the efforts already underway in several counties and regions across South Carolina and will be used to address gaps in the response efforts, including support for communities that lack resources or an organized philanthropic response.
For information on One SC Fund Hurricane Response grants, please click below.
One SC Fund: Hurricane Response
The One SC Fund is a statewide disaster response fund that supports nonprofit organizations providing relief and recovery assistance after state-declared disasters. The Fund was first activated by Governor Haley after the 2015 historic flood and since supported South Carolinians through Hurricanes Matthew (2016) and Florence (2018). In response to the flood and hurricanes, the One SC Fund has:
In March 2020, the One SC Fund was activated again in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. By July 2020, over $2.9M was raised and distributed to 93 nonprofits serving every South Carolina county. These grants provided essential goods and services to over 600,000 South Carolinians, including food, rent/mortgage assistance, childcare, PPE, and education support. See One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response Snapshot for additional details.
In 2021, the One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response will continue serving all 46 counties through a targeted approach that will support South Carolina’s most vulnerable communities. Initially, the One SC Fund will employ a tiered approach (see map below) and priority will be given to organizations serving counties and populations most impacted by the pandemic. As such, a majority of One SC Fund grants will be made to organizations that are led by people who are Black, Indigenous or people of color (BIPOC) and are highly trusted by and deeply embedded in these communities.
The 2021 One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response Grants will include but not be limited to aiding SC residents with basic needs, education support, rent/utility assistance, mental health support and vaccine rollout.
Now accepting applications for Priority 1, 2 and 3 counties.
Priority 1 and 2 Counties: the online application opens June 1-30. The One SC Fund is accepting applications for projects serving one or more of the following 21 counties:
Priority 3 counties can also apply June 1-30. To be considered for funding, projects in Priority 3 counties must serve predominately BIPOC communities. These 7 counties include:
Priority will be given to organizations led by people who are Black, Indigenous or people of color and projects intentionally serving those communities.
An organization must:
Non-eligible activities
Organizations may request up to $25,000. Coalitions may request up to $75,000. Coalitions are defined as a collaborative of a minimum of two community service organizations (preferably more). Intermediaries representing coalitions may not assess fees and are responsible for final grant reports to One SC. Organizations are encouraged to apply for the appropriate amount that it will take to serve their community through the project.
2021 Round 1: Priority 1 Counties
2021 Round 2: Priority 1, 2 and 3 Counties
Remaining Counties
TBD – application open
Interested organizations may apply online. Mailed, emailed, faxed or hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.
Application opens June 1.
If your nonprofit received a COVID-19 Response grant from the One SC Fund, please use the link below to submit your grant report.
The One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response awarded a total of $2.9 million in grants in 2020 and all of South Carolina’s 46 counties were served.
Thank you to the following organizations for their financial support of the One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response:
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