The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) strives to enhance the cultural and artistic landscape of South Carolina by supporting and promoting arts education, community arts development, and artist development. Through grants and other initiatives, the SCAC aims to ensure all residents have access to the arts and to foster an environment where the arts can flourish.
The 4K Arts Integration Grants aim to enhance kindergarten readiness by integrating arts into the educational experiences of CERDEP preschool students. These grants support efforts to link arts with other academic areas, offer artist-in-residence programs that benefit both students and teachers, encourage teachers to implement arts-based projects learned through professional development, and address any lack of art resources that affect classroom learning. The grant prioritizes projects that align with the Kennedy Center’s definition of arts integration. Financially, it provides up to $2,000 per fiscal year for eligible projects, with a matching requirement that varies based on the provider's location and qualification, including exceptions for certain areas.