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Economic Development Grant Funders in South Carolina
19 foundations with a documented economic development focus have made grants to South Carolina nonprofits in recent years, together directing $38.6M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a full giving profile, and Bespoke Grants will match all 19 against your nonprofit's specific mission, for free.
19
Economic development funders
$38.6M
Given to South Carolina nonprofits
166
Grants on record
2025
Most recent giving
Most active economic development funders in South Carolina
| # | Funder | Based in | Total South Carolina giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Electric Power Cooperative Inc | South Carolina | $25.7M | 47 | 2024 |
| 2 | The North Eastern Strategic Allianceinc | South Carolina | $4.6M | 12 | 2025 |
| 3 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | Virginia | $4.2M | 9 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Robert and Janice Mcnair Foundation | Texas | $1.4M | 4 | 2023 |
| 5 | Municipal Association of South Carolina | South Carolina | $1.2M | 48 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Rotary Foundation of Rotary | Illinois | $417K | 4 | 2018 |
| 7 | Jobsohio | Ohio | $278K | 3 | 2023 |
| 8 | Roper St Francis Healthcare | South Carolina | $125K | 3 | 2019 |
| 9 | Fftc Partners for Empowering Communities | North Carolina | $82K | 2 | 2024 |
| 10 | South Carolina Association for | South Carolina | $68K | 9 | 2022 |
| 11 | NAACP Empowerment Programs Inc | Maryland | $65K | 5 | 2022 |
| 12 | First Nations Development Institute | Colorado | $62K | 3 | 2022 |
| 13 | United Way of Horry County Inc | South Carolina | $60K | 3 | 2020 |
| 14 | International Transportation | South Carolina | $50K | 2 | 2023 |
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The funders above are the biggest economic development funders in South Carolina — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 19 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. Free, no credit card.
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How this list is built. Bespoke Grants indexes 13M+ grants from public IRS Form 990 filings. This page shows foundations whose giving carries a documented economic development focus and that have funded South Carolina nonprofits. Giving figures reflect each funder's total recent grants to South Carolina recipients. IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag; figures are current through the most recent available filings.