Mini-Grant Application

Grants to Support Your Mission 

We invest in local non-profits that strengthen our communities. Apply below for a project grant of up to $5,000 to amplify your impact. Applications close on March 31, 2026. 

Our Mission

Our mission is to support charitable and educational efforts related to basic human needs, through contributions and volunteerism, for the betterment of the communities South Carolina Federal Credit Union serves.

Focus Areas

  • Feed our communities and reduce food insecurity

  • Make sure every child receives the best possible medical care

  • Prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies

  • End Alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support

  • Enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens

Application

Eligibility and Restrictions

  • Must be a nonprofit organization based and serving in one of the following counties in South Carolina: Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, Florence, Lexington, Richland, Greenville, or Spartanburg

  • Must support one of the focus areas in the communities noted above

  • Request must not exceed $5,000

  • Mini-Grants are not awarded to individuals

Five mini-grants will be awarded in 2026. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2026. Grants will be awarded by April 30, 2026.

Application Deadline

Complete the application with details about your project and we’ll get back to you shortly.

Grant applications will undergo a multi‑stage evaluation process that assesses eligibility, project merit, and budget feasibility. Decisions are based on alignment with the Foundation’s focus areas and the applicant’s capacity to execute the proposed work. All final decisions are made by the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

This form is not a secure form of communication. If you have any questions about our Foundation's work, please contact us through this form, call (843) 973-8881, or email foundation@scfederal.org.