To be eligible for a grant with South Carolina Christian Foundation (SCCF), a prospective ministry recipient must first complete the Ministry Awareness Profile form. Please click “Ministry Introduction” if your organization has not completed the introduction process. If unsure, please see the Ministry Connect feature to see if your organization is listed.

SCCF supports Christian non-profit organizations sharing the Gospel with those outside the walls of a local church. For this reason, ministries such as churches and church-based schools are generally not funded, unless applying for special community projects or efforts, through SCCF's Community Trust Grants Program. 

Community Trust Grants

South Carolina Christian Foundation established Community Trusts to better serve the current and emerging needs of ministries across the state. These are awarded on an annual basis. Requests for Proposals are released in July with awards announced in October. Select ministries who have completed the Ministry Profile will be invited to apply at the appropriate time.  

Circle 555 Grants

Circle 555, the Women's Giving Circle of South Carolina Christian Foundation, offers annual grants to ministries specifically addressing women, children, and families. These grants are open to organizations operating in the counties where a Circle 555 Chapter is present.  

Opportunities for Circle 555 grants are available in Spartanburg, Greenville, and York Counties, and along the Grand Strand in Horry and Georgetown Counties. Requests for Proposals are posted in November of each year. Organizations, who have completed a Ministry Profile, meet the criteria of South Carolina Christian Foundation, and serve women, children and families are invited to participate.