Grants & funding in South Carolina local government
What South Carolina city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about grants & funding — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
420 South Carolina meetings since 2024 covered grants & funding. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in South Carolina with the most grants & funding activity
- Charleston, SC (77)
- Lancaster County, SC (38)
- York County, SC (31)
- Aiken County, SC (27)
- Hartsville, SC (21)
- Lancaster, SC (20)
- Horry County, SC (17)
- Pickens County, SC (12)
- Barnwell County, SC (12)
- Mount Pleasant, SC (12)
- Irmo, SC (11)
- Surfside Beach, SC (11)
Latest matching meetings
Board to review HARB by-laws, preservation guidelines, and grant opportunities
The Board of Architectural Design and Historic Review is meeting to review proposed updates to its by-laws, discuss updates to historic preservation guidelines and the inventory of historic properties, and consider historic preservation grant opportunities. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll…
Council to consider annexation, rezoning, equipment financing, and chicken request
The Gaffney City Council will hold a regular meeting with several significant items, including second reading of an ordinance to finance equipment from the 2026/2027 budget, first readings for annexation of parcels on Hampshire Drive and Providence Road and a rezoning on Beltline Road, and a resolution to apply for…
Council to approve $33.4M change order for West Ashley City Office Building
The Charleston City Council Committee on Ways and Means is meeting to consider several budget and contract approvals. Key items include a $33.4 million change order for the West Ashley City Office Building, a $34.6 million healthcare budget renewal with CIGNA, and a $5 million allocation for employee merit bonuses…
Committee to hear 13 grant applications for accommodations tax funds
The Lancaster County Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee will hear presentations from 13 organizations requesting accommodations tax grant funds, then discuss and vote on recommended funding for County Council approval. The meeting includes routine items like agenda approval, citizen comments, and approval of prior…
Committee reviews $5,000 request from Pet Helpers and updates guidelines
The Community Promotions Committee will discuss updating its own guidelines and a $5,000 funding request from Pet Helpers. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approving previous minutes and citizen comments.
Council to vote on annexation, zoning changes, and CDBG fund allocation
The Greer City Council will hold its regular meeting with several action items, including the second and final reading of an ordinance to annex property owned by First Citizens Bank & Trust on Highway 101 South and zone it Commercial Corridor. The council will also consider a resolution amending the allocation of…
Accommodations Tax Advisory Board reviews funding requests for local groups
The Accommodations Tax Advisory Board is meeting to review funding requests from local organizations and city departments. The agenda includes new business items from groups such as Coastal Family Vacation, Save The Light, and the Folly Beach Historical Society, as well as city requests for public safety, public…
Council to consider $275M water bonds, annexations, rezoning
The Greenville City Council will hold a formal meeting with several public hearings and votes. Key items include a public hearing on a proposed 75% annexation of a large area near Woodruff Road, and final votes on ordinances for $275 million in water system revenue bonds, a $110,863 zoo conservation fund…
Museum commission to vote on grants, French door repairs, CD options
The Aiken County Historical Museum Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including voting on grants as needed, discussing and voting on a contract for French door repairs (up to $625 authorized by County Council), and considering options for a Certificate of Deposit. They will also vote on the Annual…
Committee to discuss butterfly garden improvements and pollinator initiatives
The Beautification Committee will hear public comment from Jenna McCarty on improvements to the butterfly garden and broader pollinator initiatives. The committee will also receive updates on several ongoing projects, including the storm drain art project, charging stations at park pavilions, and window art projects…
Commission to vote on funding for three land projects, enter closed session on five acquisitions
The York County Forever Commission will consider approving funding for three land conservation projects, including York Place, the Nance Living Trust Tracts, and Rock Haven Dairy Farm. The commission will also discuss an updated fact sheet for County Council and hear updates from the Nation Ford Land Trust. The…
Council to hear Shaws Creek Preserve presentation, review funds
The Aiken County Council work session includes a presentation from the Aiken Land Conservancy about the Shaws Creek Preserve, a status update on contingency funds, and a review of finance/ARPA reports and hospital wastewater treatment plant project expenditures for June 2026. The council will also discuss pending…
Committee to discuss filming rules and $2.26M federal grant for smart traffic signals
The Traffic and Transportation Committee will discuss a proposed amendment to the Special Events Ordinance to include filming and photography guidelines, and will consider after-the-fact approval to submit a $2,257,805 USDOT ATTAIN grant application for an AI-powered traffic system at 19 intersections. The grant…
Council to vote on rezoning 2298 Mt. Pleasant St. to General Office
The Charleston City Council is meeting to consider several zoning changes, including a request to rezone 2298 Mt. Pleasant St. and 1302 Hester St. from Single-Family Residential to General Office. The council will also vote on other rezonings, approve contracts and grants, and make appointments to city boards. Public…
Council to approve $7.6M Johns Island Rec Center contract amendment
The City Council's Committee on Ways and Means is reviewing a series of contract approvals, grant acceptances, and property transactions. Key items include a $7.66 million amendment for the Johns Island Recreation Center, an $18.45 million change order for the WL Stephens Aquatic Center, and several smaller contracts…
Bluffton ATAX committee to hear 6 grant applications, elect officers
The Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, review a financial report, and conduct Q&A sessions on six grant applications for events and marketing. The committee will make recommendations to Town Council, which will review them on September 8, 2026.
York County Finance & Operations Committee to consider appointments and fund allocations
The Finance & Operations Committee will review minutes, consider appointments to several boards and commissions, and allocate district funds to local organizations. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business, with no major policy decisions or large contracts.
Council to consider rezoning North Clemson Avenue parcels
The Clemson City Council will hold a public hearing and discuss a proposed rezoning of North Clemson Avenue parcels, followed by a regular meeting with reports and policy actions. The council will also consider several agreements, including a Duke Energy easement, grant agreements for events and nonprofits, and a…
Public Arts Commission to set FY2027 priorities and discuss NMB Live! art programming
The Public Arts Commission will review and prioritize its FY2027 work plan, which includes implementing a mural program, developing an artist registry, creating a long-term public art funding strategy, supporting the Cultural District, and promoting the Façade Improvement Grant Program. The Commission will also…
Board to review finances, policies, and executive director evaluation
The Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County executive board is meeting to discuss routine operations, including clinical supervision, financial reports, program updates, and proposed policy changes. They will also review CARF preparations, the annual program evaluation, and the executive director's performance…
Council to discuss funding options for new detention center
The Cheraw Town Council will hold its regular meeting, including approval of minutes, a financial report, and citizen comments. A key item is a presentation by Mary Anderson on proposed funding options for a new detention center. The council will also enter executive session to discuss contractual issues and may take…
Council committees to weigh comprehensive plan, rezoning, and $1M+ in purchases
The Town of Summerville's standing committees will meet to discuss and recommend action on several items, including adopting the 2026 Comprehensive Plan 5-Year Review, a rezoning request for 115 S. Magnolia Street, and multiple financial authorizations for vehicle purchases, grants, and a settlement payment. The Parks…
Emergency Services Board to discuss capital funding and FY27 budget
The Pickens County Emergency Services Board will meet to discuss capital funding for emergency services, the FY27 budget, and a communications center transition. The agenda also includes a report on year-to-date incident data and other operational items.
Florence City Council to vote on rezoning, lease, and housing incentives
The Florence City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 10, 2026, with several ordinances and resolutions up for consideration. Key items include second readings for a lease agreement with Pee Dee Healthy Start and a rezoning of 107 South Homestead Drive, plus first readings for amendments to the Public…
Council to vote on $275M water bonds, tax relief sales tax
The Greenville City Council will hold a formal meeting with several public hearings and votes. Key items include a public hearing on abandoning a portion of Spartanburg Street, final votes on appropriations for school resource officers, opioid recovery funds, and Hurricane Helene grants, and first readings for zoo…
Board to weigh litter prevention vs. cleanup strategy
The Keep Charleston Beautiful Board will discuss the annual Litter Index results and consider shifting focus toward prevention programs, including a cigarette litter initiative and school campus mini grants. A deep-dive session will examine whether the current program mix balances prevention and cleanup efforts. The…
Lancaster County Fire Commission to discuss budget and grants at August 6 meeting
The Lancaster County Fire Commission will meet to review standard committee reports, discuss fire rescue funding, and consider the FY 26/27 budget. No formal votes are listed, but the body will deliberate on grants, training, and operational guidelines.
Stormwater Advisory Council to discuss budget and road improvements
The Lancaster County Stormwater Advisory Council is meeting to review several new business items. Discussions include the 2026-2027 budget and updates on the SCIIP Grant.
ARTS committee to vote on 10-year transportation plan and Belvedere-Clearwater project
The South Carolina Subcommittee of the ARTS Policy Committee will consider approving an amendment to the current Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to advance the Belvedere-Clearwater Road (SC-126) Corridor Improvement Project. They will also vote on the draft FY 2027-2036 TIP update and an amendment to the FY…
Irmo council to hold second reading on government-form referendum
The Irmo Town Council will conduct a second and final reading of ORDINANCE 26-15, which proposes a referendum on changing the town’s form of government. The council will also hear a public hearing on the same ordinance and consider an intergovernmental agreement for federal grant administration.
Lexington Town Council to hold public hearing on Windstream/Kinetic fiberoptic agreement
The Town Council will conduct a public hearing and a final reading of a fiberoptic cable franchise agreement and ordinance with Windstream/Kinetic. The body will also consider resolutions regarding a water association delegate and a community development grant application.
Clemson council to vote on two major rezoning proposals and middle housing standards
The Clemson City Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to decide on two rezoning map amendments for Highway 93 properties, a second reading of middle housing standards, and a rezoning for Hamilton Drive. They will also discuss grants, easements, and policy revisions, including housing support and…
Florence finance meeting
The Florence Finance, Audit & Budget Committee is meeting to discuss banking services and opioid funding. The agenda includes a review of minutes and general discussion of the city's financial needs. The meeting is primarily procedural and discussion-based.
York County Forever Commission to review funding requests and land acquisitions
The York County Forever Commission will meet to discuss funding for conservation projects, including a revised request for York Place and updates on previously approved projects. The agenda includes a presentation on additional funding for Purchase of Development Rights and an executive session on property…
Commission to discuss funding requests for York Place and other land projects
The York County Forever Commission will consider an additional funding request for the York Place Purchase of Development Rights project, hear updates on previously approved projects, and review a historic resources survey. The commission will also discuss outreach efforts and a potential Kings Mountain State Park…
Aiken County Council to discuss EMS director, appointments, and contingency funds
The Aiken County Council will hold a work session to introduce the new EMS Director, review pending appointment resolutions, and discuss the status of contingency funds. The council will also receive reports on finance and American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Council considers funding support for Pete Smith Complex renovation project
The Abbeville City Council will vote on Resolution No. 12-2026, which supports the Pete Smith Complex renovation, authorizes a grant application, and commits local financial support. Two ordinances will be considered: Ordinance No. 14-2026 to amend the Building Recovery & Registration Act and Ordinance No. 15-2026 to…
Council to renew three‑year Urban County grant agreement with Lexington County
The West Columbia City Council will consider several items, including a second‑reading of an ordinance for a non‑exclusive franchise with MCIMetro Access Transmission Services, LLC, and an amendment to prohibit commercial and industrial trucks on designated streets. The council will also vote on ratifying the Urban…
Committee to discuss Safety Action Plan update and Stop as Yield Law
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will convene for public comment, approve previous minutes, and receive updates. New business includes discussing the Summerville Safety Action Plan update, a Bike Audit grant, the Stop as Yield law, and workflow for town projects. The committee also has upcoming events…
Town Council to discuss tree protection ordinance and emergency management plan
The Surfside Beach Town Council will hold its regular meeting on July 14, 2026. The agenda includes the first reading of an ordinance to replace the current tree protection chapter and a resolution to approve the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.