Community Enrichment Grants Grant Making Philosophy

The Community Foundation uses income from its unrestricted endowments to make grants to charitable initiatives in Greenville County. 

In addition, the Foundation awards grants on a competitive basis to 501(c) (3) charitable organizations located within or offering services to the citizens of Greenville County, South Carolina on an annual basis.

The Community Foundation has developed the following priorities for awarding Community Enrichment Grants:

·                 The Foundation will not make grants to individuals.

·                 The Foundation will make grants for capacity building.

·                 The Foundation will give low grant making priority to capital fund projects.

·                 The Foundation will review each request carefully to ensure that projects do not overlap or duplicate existing agencies or services.

·                 The Foundation will thoroughly review the requesting organization’s ability to succeed in the project, including evaluation of its budget, Board of Directors, staffing capability and experience.

·                 The Foundation emphasizes post-grant evaluation of funded projects to determine the difference made in the community.


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CFG Community Enrichment Grants
Criteria & Application

27 Cleveland Street, Suite 101 • Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: 864-233-5925 • Fax: 864-242-9292