SC Humanities aims to enhance the cultural and intellectual lives of all South Carolinians. It focuses on providing high-quality programs that enrich minds, broaden perspectives, foster positive human relationships, encourage good citizenship, and unite the state's diverse populations. SC Humanities, established in 1972 and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, supports programs that are balanced, open to dialogue, integrity-driven, and ethical.
The SC Humanities Grant Program supports public humanities programs that are designed to be accessible to a broad audience, including citizens in urban, rural, and small-town settings, aiming to illuminate and enrich the lives of both audiences and scholars. It seeks projects that critically analyze values and beliefs; promote public awareness of the humanities; build statewide alliances; target underserved areas; have the potential for lasting impact; preserve and promote South Carolina’s history and culture; utilize current technologies for wider communication; and foster collaboration among educational and cultural institutions for interdisciplinary exchanges. Major Grants provide awards between $2,000 and $10,000.
SC Humanities is open to reviewing grant applications for projects that have already received funding. However, priority is given to projects that have not previously been awarded grant funds.