Environment Grants in South Carolina

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

DHEC provides grants to support water quality improvement projects, stormwater management, and watershed protection initiatives that safeguard South Carolina's rivers, lakes, and coastal waters for public health and recreation.

Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina

Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina ($300M in assets) supports nonprofits in SC through grants focused on education, environment, community development, arts. Awards range from $1,000 to $75,000.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Grants through a national network of 34 Sea Grant programs for marine research, education, and extension activities in coastal communities.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Grants to coastal states for implementing approved coastal zone management programs, including planning, permitting, and resource protection.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Competitive grants for climate adaptation planning and implementation in coastal and Great Lakes communities, including vulnerability assessments and resilience strategies.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Grants for restoring coastal and marine habitats including wetlands, coral reefs, mangroves, and fish passage to benefit trust species and coastal communities.

USDA — NRCS

Competitive grants for innovative approaches to conservation on working agricultural lands, including soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat.

AmeriCorps

Grants to organizations to engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions addressing community needs in education, health, environment, economic opportunity, and disaster services.

Palmetto Conservation Foundation

Palmetto Conservation Foundation is an active grantmaking foundation based in Columbia, SC. Focus: environmental. Contact the foundation directly for current funding opportunities.

Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation

Supports education, environment, and community vitality programs in communities served by Dominion Energy across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern US.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Grants for formal and informal education projects to build environmental literacy about ocean, coastal, Great Lakes, weather, and climate topics.

Duke Energy Foundation

Supports workforce development, K-12 education, and community vitality in Duke Energy service territories across the Southeast and Midwest.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Grants for prevention, removal, and research of marine debris, including community-based cleanups, derelict fishing gear removal, and debris monitoring.