Grants & Funding

SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250) Grants support the American Revolution in SC public programs, scholarly research, and historic tourism projects. All programs should be designed to be accessible by a broad audience, to serve citizens in urban and rural settings, and to make possible programs, research, and sites that illuminate and enrich the lives of every person at every age.

SC250’s goals for funding and grants are as follows:

Engage each county and community in South Carolina, aiding them in rediscovering their unique American Revolution historical significance.

Help communities share their stories with locals and tourists alike via programming, installations, events and storytelling.

Give voice to the stories of SC’s African Americans, Native Americans, and women and children who were essential to the birthing of a new nation.

SC250 grant funding opportunities are currently undergoing revisions as we update program requirements and funding guidelines. We anticipate posting comprehensive updates, including new deadlines, eligibility requirements, and other program details, by August 1. At this time, the first anticipated application deadline for all SC250 grant programs will be September 1. We appreciate your patience during this transition and encourage applicants to check back for the latest information as updates become available.

Our Impact

Since 2020, the SC 250 Commission has invested over $13 million into local communities across the state; funding projects from historic site preservation and archaeological research to interpretive signage and educational programming. Explore grant funding below.

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SC250 Commission would like to allocate to as many communities around the state as possible so please call or email us to discuss your project before you apply to make sure you have everything you need for your application. You can also sign up for a one-on-one virtual consultation.

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Grant Recipient Guidance

If you’ve received your grant award, this is your basecamp for additional information and next steps. From doing business with the state, to setting up your grant meeting and receiving grant funding and all the way into best practices for fiscal guidance, marketing and reporting. We have you covered here.

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Grants Webinars

Webinars to help counties and groups get organized, apply for grants, and explore opportunities to learn more about the amazing role SC played in the founding of our nation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? Before you go anywhere, check out the most popular questions in our Grants FAQs page. From starting points and state requirements to deadlines and documentation, we have you covered. Go Now

Applicant Support Guidance

Ready to start planning your grant application? Look no further than our applicant support guidance page which provides step by step instructions and host of links to get you started.

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