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South Carolina Small Business Grants 2026

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Browse open South Carolina grant programs for small businesses, nonprofits, and founders in 2026, sorted by award size with deadlines and eligibility. Use this page as your shortlist, then jump into the intake wizard so Forrest can narrow the list to the programs you are most likely to win.

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SC Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SC SBEAP) — Health Facilities

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South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES)

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South Carolina Small Business Grants 2026

Funding is hiding in plain sight.

High-intent funding opportunities

Where to focus first

SC Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SC SBEAP) — Health Facilities

South Carolina Commission for the Blind Business Enterprise Program

SC SBDC Consulting and Training for Professional Services

South Carolina Recreational Trails Program

College of Charleston Center for Entrepreneurship Student Venture Support

Apprenticeship Carolina - Construction Trades Registered Apprenticeship

South Carolina Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program

Senior Center Permanent Improvement Project Grant

Arts Grow SC Grants for Nonprofits

South Carolina Community Loan Fund — Healthy Food Retail Loan

South Carolina Set-Aside Program

The Citadel Baker Business Bowl

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission Small Project Grant Program

Career Cluster Partnership Program Competitive Grant

Columbia Small Business Support Layer

Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs Membership and Business Support

Apprenticeship Carolina Employer Support

Palmetto ABLE Savings Program

South Carolina Park and Recreation Development Fund

SC Career Cluster Partnership Program Competitive Grant - Construction

South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Self-Employment Services

Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Services Grant

SCRA Entrepreneurial Support Organization (ESO) Grant Program

Lime Connect Fellowship Program

Evidence Based Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Title III-D

South Carolina Senior Community Service Employment Program

Warrior Rising Veteran Business Grants and Training

Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce Military Spouse-Owned Enterprise Certification

South Carolina Veterans Business Guild Entrepreneur Support

SC Collegiate Recycling Grant

SC Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Consulting and Training

South Carolina Incumbent Worker Training Grants

SCRA SACT Grant

Central Carolina Community Foundation Grant Opportunities

South Carolina Small and Minority Business Contracting and Certification

SC Launch Inc. Equity Investment Program

Arts Curricular Innovation Grants Program (ACIG)

Alzheimer's Resource Coordination Center Grants

Military Spouse Employment Partnership Entrepreneur Resources

SC Division of Small and Minority Business Contracting and Certification — Food Service Businesses

SC Arts Commission General Operating Support (GOS) Grants

Rebuild the Block Bridge the Gap Grant

Lime Connect Network for Professionals with Disabilities

Manufacturing Extension Partnership Supplier Scouting

SC SBDC Technology Commercialization Program

Upstate Chamber Fund

SC SBDC Consulting and Support for Health Businesses

Clemson Catalyst Science Entrepreneurship Challenge

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