The state of South Carolina has retained Guidehouse, Inc. to build and operationalize the SC CARES Grant Management Program which is a statewide recovery program for the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF). The SC CARES Grant Management Program serves as the mechanism by which public and private entities may submit requests for reimbursements for eligible COVID-19-related expenses.
The program provides grants to minority and small businesses to reimburse qualifying expenditures for providing services or revenue loss because of COVID-19. Grant awards will range from $2,500 to $25,000, with applications open from October 19 to November 1. Learn more and apply.
Minority and Small Business Relief Grant Program
Provides grants to minority and small businesses to reimburse qualifying expenditures for providing services or revenue loss due to COVID-19.
Grant Awards: Will range from $2,500 to $25,000
Eligibility Criteria:
- Employ 25 or fewer employees
- Physically located in South Carolina
- In operation from September 13, 2019, to present
- Can demonstrate a financial or operational impact due to COVID-19
Application Window: October 19, 2020 – November 1, 2020
Application: Click here for the application.
Application Process Tools:
- Minority and Small Business Relief Grant Program Overview(Updated 10.14.20)
- Minority and Small Business Relief Grant Program Design FAQs(Updated 10.20.20)
- Minority and Small Business Relief Grant Program Webinar(Posted 10.15.20)
- Minority and Small Business Relief Grant Program Calculation Worksheet(Posted 10.19.20)
Application Assistance:
- SC CARES Call Center: A knowledgeable and friendly staff is available to guide people through the process. Applicants can call 803-670-5170 between 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applicants can also email questions to SCCares@admin.sc.gov.
- Entities offering Minority and Small Businesses assistance with the grant application process.(Posted 10.19.20)
Applicant Agreement:
- South Carolina Small Business Program Beneficiary Agreement(Posted 10.17.20)
Nonprofit Relief Grant Program
Provides grants to nonprofit organizations to reimburse qualifying expenditures for providing services or revenue loss due to COVID-19.
Grant Awards: Will range from $2,500 to $50,000
Eligibility Criteria:
- Designated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization by the Internal Revenue Service
- Registered as a public charity with the South Carolina Secretary of State
- Physically located and providing services in South Carolina
- In operation from September 13, 2019, to present
- Can demonstrate a financial or operational impact due to COVID-19
Application Window: October 19, 2020 – November 1, 2020
Application: Click here for the application.
Application Process Tools:
- Nonprofit Relief Grant Program Overview(Updated 10.14.20)
- Nonprofit Relief Grant Program Design FAQs(Posted 10.14.20)
- Nonprofit Relief Grant Program Webinar(Posted 10.15.20)
- Nonprofit Relief Grant Program Calculation Worksheet(Posted 10.19.20)
Application Assistance:
- SC CARES Call Center: A knowledgeable and friendly staff is available to guide people through the process. Applicants can call 803-670-5170 between 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applicants can also email questions to SCCares@admin.sc.gov.
- Entities offering Nonprofits assistance with the grant application process.(Posted 10.19.20)
Applicant Agreement:
- South Carolina Nonprofit Program Beneficiary Agreement(Posted 10.17.20)
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